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From DTC Dental Treatment Center, a family dental clinic in Terra Nova, Richmond. We put these public numbers in one place for patients, reporters and community groups. Every number links to its source and says when it was true.Jump to the sources
Dental care in Richmond, BC at a glance
- 645,410 British Columbians are enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for the 2026 to 2027 benefit period, as of September 30, 2026.
- 183,996 of them (28.5%) have had an approved CDCP claim so far in that benefit period.
- 4,466 oral health providers in BC take part in CDCP, including 4,024 dentists and dental specialists.
- 36.2% of Richmond residents speak a Chinese language most often at home, against 6.2% across BC (2021 Census).
- 20.0% of Richmond residents are 65 or older, and 10.5% can't hold a conversation in English or French (2021 Census).
How many British Columbians are enrolled in CDCP?
645,410 people in British Columbia are enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan for the 2026 to 2027 benefit period, as of September 30, 2026. That is 12.9% of the 5,015,189 people enrolled across Canada. For the 2025 to 2026 benefit period, 822,484 British Columbians were enrolled, so the current count is 177,074 lower so far.
| CDCP measure | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled members, 2026 to 2027 benefit period | 645,410 | 5,015,189 |
| Enrolled members, 2025 to 2026 benefit period | 822,484 | 6,321,601 |
| Members with an approved claim, 2026 to 2027 | 183,996 (28.5% of enrolled) | 1,362,283 (27.2%) |
| Members with an approved claim, 2025 to 2026 | 527,846 (64.2% of enrolled) | 3,962,119 (62.7%) |
| Participating oral health providers | 4,466 | 29,541 |
Source: Canadian Dental Care Plan statistics, Government of Canada. Statistics valid as of September 30, 2026 (page updated October 15, 2026; read October 25, 2026). Percentages are our calculation from the same tables.
Read the two enrolment numbers with care. The 2026 to 2027 benefit period is still under way, and Health Canada updates the tables every month. Health Canada also changed the 2026 to 2027 tables to count unique enrolled members, so the two periods are not counted in exactly the same way.
How many dental providers in BC accept CDCP?
4,466 oral health providers in British Columbia take part in CDCP, as of September 30, 2026: 4,024 dentists and dental specialists, 253 denturists and 189 independently practising hygienists. Across Canada the total is 29,541.
| Provider type | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists and dental specialists | 4,024 | 25,611 |
| Denturists | 253 | 2,230 |
| Independently practising hygienists | 189 | 1,703 |
| All participating providers | 4,466 | 29,541 |
| Enrolled members per participating provider (our calculation) | about 145 | about 170 |
Source: Canadian Dental Care Plan statistics, Government of Canada, valid as of September 30, 2026; read October 25, 2026. Some providers work in more than one province or territory, so the per-provider figure is approximate.
Who lives in Richmond, BC? Census numbers that shape dental care
Richmond had 209,937 residents at the 2021 Census. Compared with BC as a whole, more Richmond residents speak a Chinese language at home, more are immigrants and more live in low income, while the share aged 65 and older is about the same.
| Census measure | Richmond | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,937 | 5,000,879 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 42.8 |
| Aged 65 and older | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Aged under 15 | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Households | 81,080 | 2,041,835 |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.41 |
| Speak a Chinese language most often at home | 36.2% | 6.2% |
| Speak Mandarin most often at home | 17.7% | 3.3% |
| Speak Cantonese most often at home | 17.5% | 2.8% |
| Can hold a conversation in a Chinese language | 51.2% | 9.9% |
| Speak Tagalog most often at home | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Speak Punjabi most often at home | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Speak Persian (Farsi) most often at home | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Can't hold a conversation in English or French | 10.5% | 3.3% |
| Immigrants | 60.3% | 29.0% |
| Arrived in Canada from 2011 to 2021 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| Median household income, 2020 | $79,000 | $85,000 |
| Median household income after tax, 2020 | $71,000 | $76,000 |
| Living in low income (after-tax low-income measure) | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| Households that rent their home | 28.7% | 32.8% |
| Moved in the year before the census | 13.1% | 14.5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile: Richmond (city) and British Columbia. Census day May 11, 2021; incomes are for 2020. Read October 18, 2026. © Statistics Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada.
What income limit and co-payments does CDCP use?
CDCP is for residents with an adjusted family net income under $90,000 who have no access to private dental insurance. The share of the CDCP fee you pay depends on that income.
| Adjusted family net income | CDCP pays (of the CDCP fee) | You pay (co-payment) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $70,000 | 100% | 0% |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 60% | 40% |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 40% | 60% |
Sources: Do you qualify (page modified September 22, 2026) and What is covered (page modified August 27, 2026), Canadian Dental Care Plan, Government of Canada; read October 25, 2026. An office can charge more than the CDCP fee, so ask before treatment.
How to apply, what CDCP covers and which treatments need approval first are on our CDCP guide for Richmond.
What these numbers mean for Richmond patients
The numbers describe the whole city and province. Here is how they connect to a visit at DTC Dental Treatment Center:
- Enrolled in CDCP but haven't used it yet? 461,414 of the 645,410 enrolled British Columbians had no approved claim yet in the 2026 to 2027 benefit period, as of September 30, 2026 (our calculation). DTC accepts CDCP and bills it directly, with no fee gap on eligible treatments. What to bring to a first CDCP visit
- More comfortable in Mandarin, Cantonese or Farsi? About half of Richmond residents can hold a conversation in a Chinese language. Our team speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Farsi. Mandarin and Cantonese at DTC
- Booking for a parent or grandparent? One in five Richmond residents is 65 or older. The clinic is wheelchair accessible, with free parking at the door, and open Tuesday to Saturday. Directions and parking
- Where we are: 6011 No. 1 Rd, Unit 120, in Terra Nova, Richmond. Call (604) 238-6666 or send a request below.
Sources, dates and how to cite this page
- Government of Canada, Canadian Dental Care Plan statistics: valid as of September 30, 2026; page updated October 15, 2026; read October 25, 2026.
- Government of Canada, Canadian Dental Care Plan: Do you qualify: page modified September 22, 2026; read October 25, 2026.
- Government of Canada, Canadian Dental Care Plan: What is covered: page modified August 27, 2026; read October 25, 2026.
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile for Richmond (city) and British Columbia: census day May 11, 2021, incomes for 2020; read October 18, 2026.
© Statistics Canada 2021 Census (Open Government Licence - Canada); Government of Canada, Canadian Dental Care Plan pages. Figures marked "our calculation" are DTC's arithmetic on those tables.
You're welcome to cite these numbers. Please cite the original source and, if this page helped, link to it as "Dental care in Richmond, BC: the numbers, DTC Dental Treatment Center, October 2026". We recheck the CDCP figures every three months.
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FAQ
Richmond dental numbers: FAQ
How many people in BC are enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
645,410 people in British Columbia are enrolled in CDCP for the 2026 to 2027 benefit period, according to Government of Canada statistics valid as of September 30, 2026. Across Canada, 5,015,189 people are enrolled.
How many CDCP members in BC have used their coverage?
183,996 enrolled British Columbians (28.5%) have had an approved CDCP claim in the 2026 to 2027 benefit period, as of September 30, 2026. In the 2025 to 2026 benefit period, 527,846 had an approved claim.
How many dental providers in BC accept CDCP?
4,466 oral health providers in British Columbia take part in CDCP: 4,024 dentists and dental specialists, 253 denturists and 189 independently practising hygienists (Government of Canada, as of September 30, 2026). DTC Dental Treatment Center in Richmond accepts CDCP and bills it directly.
What languages do people in Richmond, BC speak at home?
In the 2021 Census, 36.2% of Richmond residents spoke a Chinese language most often at home (17.7% Mandarin, 17.5% Cantonese), and 10.5% could not hold a conversation in English or French. Our team at DTC speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Farsi.
Can I cite the numbers on this page?
Yes. Each number links to its public source and the date it was true. Please cite the original source (Statistics Canada or the Government of Canada) and, if this page helped, link to it. We recheck the CDCP figures every three months.
Visit us
DTC Dental Treatment Center, 6011 No. 1 Rd, Unit 120, Richmond, BC, in Terra Nova, with free parking at the door. Open Tuesday to Saturday, walk-ins welcome, and the clinic is wheelchair accessible. Our team speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Farsi.
We're in Terra Nova on No. 1 Road, with free parking: see directions and hours for our Terra Nova clinic. Coming up No. 1 Road from the south? See directions from Seafair
