Canadian Dental Care Plan in Pickering
Pickering Square Dental accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan and honours its established fees for covered services, subject to confirmation of each patient's active coverage. The CDCP is a federal program that helps eligible Canadian residents pay for part of the cost of qualifying oral-health services.
Call (905) 420-1777 with your CDCP member information so our team can review your coverage and the steps required for your visit.
Eligibility is determined by Service Canada, not by the dental office. Rules, benefit periods, application dates, and documentation requirements can change. Use the official Government of Canada CDCP application page for the current criteria and application process.
Who may qualify for the CDCP?
For the 2026–2027 benefit year, the Government of Canada states that applicants must meet all current eligibility requirements, including:
Canadians of all ages can apply.
What does the plan cover?
The CDCP can contribute toward eligible services in these categories, subject to the current benefit guide, frequency limits, clinical criteria, and preauthorization rules:
For example, a professional teeth cleaning falls under preventive care and dental fillings fall under restorative care; what the plan contributes for each depends on the benefit guide and your eligibility.
Being enrolled does not mean every service is covered or that every request will be approved.
The dentist recommends care based on your oral health, not solely on plan coverage. Before treatment, we can discuss the proposed service, information available from the plan, whether preauthorization may be needed, and any amount you may need to pay.
Will I have to pay part of the cost?
Possibly. CDCP payments are based on the plan's established fees and the member's adjusted family net income. The federal program currently describes:
| Adjusted family net income | Co-payment of established fees |
|---|---|
| Below $70,000 | 0% |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 40% |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 60% |
We honour the CDCP's established fees for covered services. This means we do not charge you the difference between our regular office fees and the CDCP fees for those services. Any required CDCP co-payment and charges for services outside your coverage still apply. We will explain your estimated costs before treatment.
Coverage information is an estimate until the claim is processed.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Tell us if you also have coverage through a provincial, territorial, federal, or other government program so the office can determine whether coordination rules apply.
New patients should also complete the new patient form and arrange transfer of recent dental records or X-rays when requested.
Frequently asked questions about the CDCP
This page summarises federal program information for the 2026–2027 benefit year and is not a coverage decision, a quote, or advice about your application. Eligibility and enrolment are determined by Service Canada, and program rules can change. Confirm current details on Canada.ca and with the office before treatment.
Can the dental office approve my application?
No. Service Canada determines eligibility and enrolment. The office can explain its current participation and help confirm information related to a planned visit, but it cannot approve an application or guarantee coverage.
Does the CDCP make dental care free?
Not necessarily. Any required CDCP co-payment and charges for services outside your coverage still apply. We do not charge you the difference between our regular office fees and the CDCP fees for covered services, and we will explain your estimated costs before treatment.
Can I pay the full fee and ask Sun Life to reimburse me?
The federal provider guidance states that CDCP clients are not reimbursed directly for the full cost. Participating providers submit eligible claims to Sun Life, and the patient pays any remaining amount that applies. Confirm the office process before care.
Does every treatment require preauthorization?
No. Some eligible services can be claimed without preauthorization, while others require it and must meet specific criteria. A preauthorization request is not a guarantee of approval.
Where to next
Call to review your CDCP coverage with our team.
Pickering Square Dental accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan and honours its established fees for covered services, subject to confirmation of each patient's active coverage. The CDCP is a federal program that helps eligible Canadian residents pay for part of the cost of qualifying oral-health services.
Call (905) 420-1777 with your CDCP member information so our team can review your coverage and the steps required for your visit.
Eligibility is determined by Service Canada, not by the dental office. Rules, benefit periods, application dates, and documentation requirements can change. Use the official Government of Canada CDCP application page for the current criteria and application process.
Who may qualify for the CDCP?
For the 2026–2027 benefit year, the Government of Canada states that applicants must meet all current eligibility requirements, including:
Canadians of all ages can apply.
What does the plan cover?
The CDCP can contribute toward eligible services in these categories, subject to the current benefit guide, frequency limits, clinical criteria, and preauthorization rules:
For example, a professional teeth cleaning falls under preventive care and dental fillings fall under restorative care; what the plan contributes for each depends on the benefit guide and your eligibility.
Being enrolled does not mean every service is covered or that every request will be approved.
The dentist recommends care based on your oral health, not solely on plan coverage. Before treatment, we can discuss the proposed service, information available from the plan, whether preauthorization may be needed, and any amount you may need to pay.
Will I have to pay part of the cost?
Possibly. CDCP payments are based on the plan's established fees and the member's adjusted family net income. The federal program currently describes:
We honour the CDCP's established fees for covered services. This means we do not charge you the difference between our regular office fees and the CDCP fees for those services. Any required CDCP co-payment and charges for services outside your coverage still apply. We will explain your estimated costs before treatment.
Coverage information is an estimate until the claim is processed.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Tell us if you also have coverage through a provincial, territorial, federal, or other government program so the office can determine whether coordination rules apply.
New patients should also complete the new patient form and arrange transfer of recent dental records or X-rays when requested.
Frequently asked questions about the CDCP
This page summarises federal program information for the 2026–2027 benefit year and is not a coverage decision, a quote, or advice about your application. Eligibility and enrolment are determined by Service Canada, and program rules can change. Confirm current details on Canada.ca and with the office before treatment.
Can the dental office approve my application?
No. Service Canada determines eligibility and enrolment. The office can explain its current participation and help confirm information related to a planned visit, but it cannot approve an application or guarantee coverage.
Does the CDCP make dental care free?
Not necessarily. Any required CDCP co-payment and charges for services outside your coverage still apply. We do not charge you the difference between our regular office fees and the CDCP fees for covered services, and we will explain your estimated costs before treatment.
Can I pay the full fee and ask Sun Life to reimburse me?
The federal provider guidance states that CDCP clients are not reimbursed directly for the full cost. Participating providers submit eligible claims to Sun Life, and the patient pays any remaining amount that applies. Confirm the office process before care.
Does every treatment require preauthorization?
No. Some eligible services can be claimed without preauthorization, while others require it and must meet specific criteria. A preauthorization request is not a guarantee of approval.
Where to next
Call to review your CDCP coverage with our team.
