Tooth decay is the most common, but preventable, childhood chronic disease both in Canada and around the world. Since oral disease most frequently begins in the preschool years, it is important to establish good oral hygiene behaviors early on. Healthy teeth and gums make for a happier and healthier person! In Canada, one third of people do not have dental insurance, and as a result, many go without necessary dental care because it costs too much.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Experience the Benefits of the Canadian Dental Care Plan
With The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), implemented by the Government of Canada, you can access reliable, accessible and high quality oral health treatments. By participating in this plan, you can access a wide range of oral health treatments and ensure the aesthetics and functionality of your personal and unique smile!
Applications are now open for:
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Children under the age of 18
- Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit Certificate
- All remaining eligible residents (not in one of the above groups) can apply starting in 2025.
What to Expect
Core Dental is pleased to help you navigate the process of becoming a part of the CDCP.
As a courtesy to our patients, we direct bill your insurance company for your dental treatment under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. It is important that you be familiar with your dental plan BEFORE treatment, to eliminate any disappointment with coverage.
Your benefit coverage is a contract between yourself, the Federal Government and the Sunlife Insurance Company. We as your billing and treatment provider, will make every effort to estimate treatment cost and collect from the insurance. Though in some cases, circumstances change your eligibility within this program, this is considered “confidential information” and as such, it will not be released to us.
We will make every effort to process your pretreatment estimates before scheduling. This will indicate that your dental treatment will either be covered partially or fully by your insurance, and you will be made fully aware of any out-of-pocket cost to be paid.
- Once approved by the CDCP, you will be eligible to receive routine dental cleanings, root canal therapy, fillings, dentures and extractions. There are many other eligible services, but they require pre-approval by the CDCP.
- There is no reason to wait to receive the dental treatment you need! Speak with a Core Dental team member to review the details of your coverage and discuss how to get started on your journey to optimal dental health.
Eligibility
To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet the following requirements:
- You do not have any current dental insurance
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
- You are a Canadian resident (for tax purposes)
- You have submitted your income tax return for the previous year
For more information regarding these qualifications, please visit the official program page at www.Canada.ca/Dental
Fast Facts about the CDCP
- The CDCP is a government program meant to ease the financial burden and assist Canadians with their dental expenses.
- It takes approximately 3 months for Service Canada to provide candidates with approval to the program. As such, we recommend that you apply as soon as you can.
- How much coverage you receive is based on your adjusted family net income. See below for a more detailed breakdown:
| Family Income | CDCP Coverage (%) |
| <$70,000 | 100 |
| $70,000 – $79,000 | 60 |
| $80,000 – $89,000 | 40 |
| >$90,000 | 0 |
*Please keep in mind that the full level of coverage is based on CDCP fees. You will be responsible for making the CDCP co-payment as well as any portion of the usual standard fees that are not covered by the CDCP.
Call Core Dental Today to Get Started!
Core Dental is dedicated to providing patients with the very best dental care possible, and we are proud to announce that our clinic is participating in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We are pleased to accept all CDCP coverage, making it simpler and easier for eligible patients to access necessary dental services. We welcome new and existing clients with CDCP covered!
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Core Dental is here to help walk you through the process of understanding how the plan works and whether you qualify. We believe that good oral health matters, and we believe in the importance of the Canadian Dental Care Plan in helping Canadians have a healthy and beautiful smile. Please call us today at (403) 265-5724 and we will be happy to help.
For more information regarding details of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, you can contact Core Dental at (403) 265-5724 and we will be happy to help.
If you have any questions about your dental insurance or financial options, please do not hesitate to call us at (403) 265-5724, or email us at info@coredental.ca
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Call Core Dental at (403) 265-5724 to set up an appointment today!
