Government of New Brunswick

Healthy Smiles, Clear Vision

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Healthy Smiles, Clear Vision is New Brunswick’s dental and vision plan for children of low-income families.   Implemented in September 2012, the program was developed based on recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Health Benefits, one of three committees established to address key issues in New Brunswick’s fight against poverty.

To be eligible for full coverage you must:

  • Live in New Brunswick
  • Have dependent child(ren) aged 18 years old or younger
  • Have your dependent child(ren) enrolled under the Federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) .
  • Not have any other dental and vision coverage through other government program or private insurance plans
  • Have a family net income level not exceeding the following amounts based on the previous year’s New Brunswick Income Tax return(s) or Notice of Assessment(s):

Family Size Income
2 people $35,683
3 people $43,702
4 people $50,463
5 people $56,419
6 people $61,804
7 people $66,756
8 people $71,365

These guidelines are based on Market Basket Measure calculations from June 2025.

This plan will provide the necessary coverage for specified dental and vision benefits as follows:

  • Dental:  The dental program will cover basic items, such as regular exams, X-rays and extractions, with some focus on preventative treatments such as sealants and fluoride treatments.
  • Vision:  The vision program will cover basic items such as yearly exam, lenses and frames.

*Please note: For children with dental and vision coverage through the Department of Social Development, coverage will be automatically transferred to the Healthy Smiles, Clear Vision plan and, as such, there is no need for Social Development clients to apply.

 

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)


You and your child or youth may be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). This federal program covers a broad range of services and is designed to make dental care more affordable.

Children seeking dental coverage through the Healthy Smile Clear Vision Program, will need to be enrolled under the CDCP to qualify for full coverage under the Healthy Smile Clear Vision.

To learn how the Canadian Dental Care Plan and Social Development’s Dental Program can work together to support you, and to find answers to common questions, view our Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information or to apply, visit the Government of Canada’s Canadian Dental Care Plan page, call 1-833-537-4342, or visit a Service Canada Centre.