The Canadian Dental Care Plan(CDCP) is sponsored by the Canadian government and is available to qualified residents. For residents of Canada without dental benefits and with annual household incomes under $90,000, the program will pay the cost of dental care. With pride, our clinic is one of the dental providers of the CDCP plan and will begin treating patients as early as May 2024.

Who is covered?

• Not have access to dental insurance
• Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
• Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes and have filed your tax return in the previous year

Application Schedule 

2024 May  – Seniors aged 65 and above

2024 June – Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit Certificate

2025         –  All remaining eligible Canadian Residents

source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/apply.html

What treatment is covered?

The following are the services we offer that are covered by the CDCP plan:

• Exam 

Complete exam, Specific exam, Recall exam, radiographs

• Preventative/Periodontal

Scaling, Polish, Fluoride, Desensitization, Sealant

• Basic Treatments

Restoration, Caries Control, Endodontic services, Extraction

• Major Restorative

Core, Crown, Denture （Preauthorization is required for most major restorative treatments)

*Implant is not covered

* Orthodontics will be available starting in 2025. These services will only be covered in cases of medical need based on strict criteria. There will be a maximum spending limit for them.

Please refer to the plan handbook at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/guide.html for information on coverage frequency and preauthorization requirements.

Do I need to pay for the visit?

Patients will be required to make a co-payment depending on their adjusted family net income. Detail can be found online or consult us at 64-352-1888

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cdcp

In addition to the potential CDCP co-payment, you will have to pay the portion of regular dental fees that aren’t covered by the CDCP fee.  

When can I see the dentist?

Dental care under the CDCP began May 2024. The coverage start date will be different for each person. You will receive an insurance card with the insurance active date once you have finished registering. You can schedule appointments once your coverage is active.