Canadian Dental Care Plan in Pickering
Pickering Square Dental accepts patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, subject to the office's current billing process and 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 confirm current participation, coverage details, 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:
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% |
Additional charges may still apply when the office fee is higher than the CDCP established fee or when you agree to a service the plan does not cover. Ask for an explanation of expected out-of-pocket amounts 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. A co-payment, the difference between the office fee and the CDCP established fee, or the cost of a non-covered service may remain. Ask what is expected 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 confirm how Pickering Square Dental currently handles CDCP visits.
Pickering Square Dental accepts patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, subject to the office's current billing process and 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 confirm current participation, coverage details, 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:
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:
Additional charges may still apply when the office fee is higher than the CDCP established fee or when you agree to a service the plan does not cover. Ask for an explanation of expected out-of-pocket amounts 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. A co-payment, the difference between the office fee and the CDCP established fee, or the cost of a non-covered service may remain. Ask what is expected 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 confirm how Pickering Square Dental currently handles CDCP visits.
