High Park Dental Care - Cdcp

Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government initiative aimed at removing financial barriers to dental care. This program provides partial coverage for dental expenses to Canadian residents who do not have dental benefits and whose household income is below $90,000 annually.

Please note, it is not a free dental care program; it only covers a portion of the cost of your treatment.

Canadian Dental Care Plan FAQs

Am I eligible for the new CDCP plan?

We do not manage registration or eligibility for the CDCP. For more information, please contact the CDCP hotline at 1-833-537-4342 (TTY: 1-833-677-6262) or visit your nearest Service Canada office.

What is covered by the CDCP plan?

The CDCP does not cover all dental services, and some treatments may not be eligible. According to the Government of Canada, examples of services that could be covered under the CDCP (when recommended by an oral health provider) include:

• Preventive services such as scaling (cleaning), sealants, and fluoride
• Diagnostic services such as examinations and x-rays
• Restorative services such as fillings
• Endodontic services such as root canal treatments
• Prosthodontic services such as:
  1. Complete dentures
  2. Partial removable dentures
• Periodontal services such as deep scaling
• Oral surgery services such as extractions

Details on the frequency of these covered procedures can be found on the official CDCP Guide.

Will I need to pay anything out of pocket?

Yes. Although it may appear that the CDCP provides 100% coverage, this refers only to the CDCP-approved fees. These fees differ from the Ontario Dental Association Fee Guide that we follow, and any difference must be covered by the patient.

We’ve been informed that the government is working to address this gap, but at this time, patients are responsible for the difference in cost. If changes are made to cover this gap, we will not be able to issue a refund; however, you may be able to claim it through SunLife. We do not have further details on this at the moment.

Can you tell me how much I’ll need to pay?

We will do our best to submit pre-determinations to check coverage in advance, but this may not always be possible. Any co-pays will be due at the time of treatment. If you choose to proceed with treatment without a pre-determination (for example, if you have a broken tooth causing pain), and if coverage is denied by SunLife, you will be responsible for the full cost of the treatment.

How can I register with your office?

Simply give us a call, and our front desk team will assist in scheduling a convenient appointment time.