CRITERIA TO APPLY:

To qualify for the Canadian Dental Plan, you must; not have access to any other type of dental coverage whether through your employer or a private plan or a plan that is under another family member; have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000; be a Canadian resident; have filed your previous years’ income tax return.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY:

You will receive a welcome package from Sun Life within 2-3 weeks of completing your application. The welcome package will include coverage details, a member card and an effective coverage start date. The coverage start date is based on when you apply and when you’ll be enrolled.  

WHAT SERVICES ARE COVERED:

There are a variety of treatments which are covered under the Canadian Dental Plan which will help to keep your teeth and gums healthy while preventing and treating oral health care issues and diseases. 

Some services covered may include; cleanings, exams, radiographs, fillings, extractions, partial and complete dentures. Other services may require an estimate, which is a process where prior approval is required before treatment commences.

HOW MUCH IS COVERED:

The Canadian Dental Plan will reimburse a percentage of the treatment cost to the dental office, based on the established CDCP fee guide and your adjusted family net income. This fee guide differs from the General Practitioners fee guide, which will also be factored in when calculating your co-payment.

Co-payments are based on your adjusted family net income as outlined below