DENTAL CARE JUST GOT EASIER.

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT— NATIONWIDE DENTAL CARE

NOT ALL DENTAL CLINICS ACCEPT THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN— BUT WE DO!

THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN (CDCP) IS A NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS CANADIANS PAY FOR ESSENTIAL DENTAL CARE— AND NOW THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS EXPANDED IT TO ALL CANADIANS. THE PROGRAM INITIALLY PRIORITIZED SENIORS, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BUT THE CDCP HAS OPENED APPLICATIONS TO ALL REMAINING ELIGIBLE ADULTS AGED 18-64.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE CDCP?

TO QUALIFY, APPLICANTS MUST:

— BE CANADIAN RESIDENTS

— NOT HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE (FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH EMPLOYER OR PENSION PLANS)

— HAVE THEIR 2024 TAX RETURN (AND PARTNER’S IF APPLICABLE)

— HAVE A NET INCOME OF LESS THAN $90,000

EVEN IF YOU QUALIFY FOR PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS (LIKE ONTARIO WORKS OR ODSP) YOU CAN STILL APPLY FOR THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN— AS LONG AS YOU DON’T HAVE PRIVATE DENTAL INSURANCE.

HOW MUCH WILL THE GOVERNMENT COVER?

THE AMOUNT THE GOVERNMENT PAYS DEPENDS ON YOUR INCOME:

FAMILY INCOME COVERAGE AMOUNT

UNDER $70,000 100% (NO CO-PAY)

$70,000-$79,000 60% COVERED

$80,000-$89,000 40% COVERED

$90,000+ NOT ELIGIBLE

YOU MAY STILL HAVE A SMALL CO-PAYMENT (OUT-OF-POCKET) COST DEPENDING ON YOUR INCOME AND THE PROCEDURE.

 

CLAIM YOUR COVERAGE. RECLAIM YOUR SMILE.

WHAT’S DENTAL SERVICES ARE COVERED?

THE CDCP COVERS ESSENTIAL ORAL HEALTH CARE INCLUDING:

— EXAMS & X-RAYS

— DIAGNOSTICS

— CLEANINGS & SCALINGS

— FILLINGS

— ROOT CANALS

— EXTRACTIONS

— DENTURES (PARTIAL OR FULL)

— PRESCRIPTIONS

— ANESTHESIA & SEDATION

— PREVENTATIVE SERVICES (FLOURIDE TREATMENTS AND SEALANTS)

— SOME SPECIALIST SERVICES DEPENDING ON THE CASE & NEED

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

— AS OF JUNE 2025, ALL ELIGIBLE CANADIANS (WHO MEET THE CRITERIA) CAN NOW APPLY.

— YOU MUST BE APPROVED AND ENROLLED BEFORE YOU CAN USE THE PLAN.

— THE PLAN DOES NOT APPLY RETROACTIVELY.

— YOU MUST RENEW YOUR COVERAGE ANNUALLY TO AVOID INTERRUPTION TO BENEFITS.

— YOU CANNOT USE THE CDCP IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR EXISTING DENTAL INSURANCE. YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

— FULL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

— HOME AND MAILING ADDRESS

— SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER

— ANY DETAILS OF PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

— LAST YEAR’S TAX RETURN NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (2024)

WHAT TO EXPECT

ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, YOU’LL RECEIVE CONFIRMED OF YOUR CDCP ENROLLMENT VIA EMAIL OR MAIL. THIS CONFIRMATION WILL EXPLAIN HOW THE BENEFITS PROGRAM WORKS AND THE COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO YOU.

YOU’LL RECEIVE A MEMBER CARD AND A COVERAGE START DATE. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THAT INFORMATION, YOU CAN CALL US TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT OR USE THE FORM BELOW TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

BE SURE TO INFORM US YOU ARE SEEKING A CDCP APPOINTMENT AND PROVIDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER SO WE CAN VERIFY YOUR COVERAGE. THIS ALLOWS US TO BEGIN THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK AHEAD OF YOUR VISIT SO WE CAN ENSURE A HASSLE-FREE VISIT.

WE ALSO ASK YOU ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME TO FINISH FILLING OUT ANY ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK, BEFORE YOU SEE THE DENTIST.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

STRESS-FREE

WE ACCEPT THE CDCP PATIENTS AND BILL DIRECTLY TO THE INSURANCE PROVIDER, SUN LIFE INSURANCE

TOTAL TRANSPARENCY

WE EXPLAIN YOUR CO-PAY (IF ANY) BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT— NO SURPRISES. PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ANY REMAINING BALANCE NOT COVERED BY THE CDCP AT THE TIME OF THEIR APPOINTMENT.

MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS

WE HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT’S COVERED AND WORK WITH YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR COVERAGE

ELIGIBILITY GUIDANCE

WE GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS WITH COMPASSION, CLARITY AND PATIENCE

ONGOING SUPPORT

IF YOU’RE UNSURE IF YOU QUALIFY, OR NEED HELP APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM, WE’LL HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT. JUST CALL US AT 905-856-7999 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO DENTISTRYONSTEELES@HOTMAIL.COM.

WHAT DENTAL SERVICES AREN’T COVERED?

SOME SERVICES ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY COVERED, OR MAY REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL:

— COSMETIC PROCEDURES (WHITENING, VENEERS, BONDING, ETC.)

— BRACES, ORTHODONTICS OR INVISALIGN

— SOME CROWNS, BRIDGES, OR IMPLANTS

— EXTENSIONS OR COMPLEX PROCEDURES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

CLICK HERE FOR THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE ON THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN

CLICK HERE FOR THE CRITERIA ON WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE CDCP

IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE AND HAVEN’T YET APPLIED, YOU CAN DO THAT ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE

Dentistry on Steeles proudly accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Our clinic provides CDCP-covered services including cleanings, exams, fillings, extractions, and dentures. If you qualify for the CDCP and are searching for a dentist who accepts Canadian Dental Care Plan benefits near Vaughan, Woodbridge, North York, or Toronto, we are here to help. We’ve supported Ontario families with affordable dental care for over 50 years. Need a CDCP dentist in Ontario? Our experienced team will guide you through the process and make sure you get the dental treatment you deserve.