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Cedarbrae Dental Center

Canadian Dental Care Plan

CDCP Dentist in Scarborough

Straightforward help understanding and using your CDCP coverage, from paperwork to your first visit.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a federal program that helps eligible Canadian residents access dental care. If you have received your CDCP confirmation letter, or you are still figuring out whether you qualify, our front desk team can walk you through what typically happens next and help you understand your plan before you book.

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Front desk team assisting a patient with Canadian Dental Care Plan paperwork at Cedarbrae Dental Center

A federal plan, explained in plain language

The Canadian Dental Care Plan, or CDCP, is administered by the federal government to help eligible residents who do not have access to dental insurance get coverage for dental care. Eligibility is based on factors including residency status, whether you already have private dental insurance, and your family's net income, and it is assessed by the federal government, not by our office.

Because eligibility and coverage details are determined federally and can change, we are not able to guarantee what your plan covers or confirm your enrollment status ourselves. What we can do is help you understand the general process, check your CDCP details against our system when you book, and let you know in plain terms what a visit under CDCP typically looks like.

What CDCP typically covers

Coverage under CDCP is organized into broad categories of care rather than a flat list, and the specifics of what applies to you depend on your individual plan details from the federal government. In general terms, categories can include preventive care such as exams and cleanings, diagnostic services such as X-rays, and a range of restorative and other treatments depending on your plan.

Your coverage tier and any portion you may be responsible for is determined by your family's net income band, as set by the plan, not by our office. Because these details are specific to each patient, we always recommend confirming your exact coverage details directly through your CDCP plan information before assuming a treatment is fully included.

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How we help with CDCP paperwork

  1. Bring your CDCP details

    When you book, let us know you are a CDCP member and share your member number if you have it, so we can look into your plan details ahead of your visit.

  2. Plan confirmation

    Our front desk checks what information is available for your plan and lets you know what to expect regarding coverage for the visit you are booking.

  3. Treatment discussion

    Your dentist recommends care based on your oral health needs first, and our team helps you understand which parts may be covered and which may not.

  4. Claim submission

    Where applicable, our office submits claims directly to CDCP on your behalf, so you are not left to manage paperwork alone.

Does CDCP cover my whole bill

CDCP is designed to help with the cost of eligible dental care, but it does not necessarily cover the full cost of every treatment, and any portion owing depends on your specific plan and income band.

  • Your CDCP income band and coverage tier, as set by the federal plan
  • Which treatment category the recommended care falls under
  • Whether you have any other dental coverage that coordinates with CDCP
  • Any portion of a treatment that falls outside your plan's covered categories

We always confirm what we know about your CDCP coverage before treatment and give you an exact written quote showing what is expected to be covered and what, if anything, you would be responsible for.

Learn more about using your dental insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

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