Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a government dental plan designed to make care more affordable for Canadians without private insurance. If your household income is under $90,000, you may qualify for reduced cost or covered services through CDCP dental coverage. Avenue Smiles Dental is a dentist accepting CDCP and a CDCP dentist North York patients can contact for guidance.

Household Income and Coverage Levels

Coverage under the CDCP is based on your adjusted family net income, which is assessed through your most recent tax return:

Note: Our office may charge more than CDCP's established fees. Any additional cost is your responsibility. Always confirm CDCP coverage details, fees, and eligibility with our office before receiving care.

What Services Are Covered?

The CDCP benefits include a broad range of CDCP dental services when recommended by a dentist or oral health provider. Some services require preauthorization before treatment.

Covered services include:

• Preventive Care - Exams, CDCP dental cleaning coverage, fluoride applications, sealants
• Diagnostic Services - Routine, emergency, and specific dental exams; x-rays
• Restorative Services - Fillings, pain control, crowns with preauthorization, and CDCP restorative services
• Endodontics - Root canals, pulpectomies, infection treatment, and possible CDCP root canal coverage
• Periodontics - Gum disease care, deep cleanings, abscess treatment, and non-surgical management
• Prosthodontics (Removable) - Complete and partial dentures, repairs, relines, rebases, and possible CDCP denture coverage
• Oral Surgery - Tooth and root extractions, cyst or tumour removal, jaw treatments, and CDCP oral surgery coverage
• Anesthesia & Sedation - Conscious sedation and general anesthesia with preauthorization
• Orthodontics - Limited to medically necessary cases with strict criteria and spending caps

Note: Always confirm with our office to see if a service requires preauthorization or may result in out-of-pocket expenses. If you are wondering what dental services are covered by CDCP, does CDCP cover dental cleanings, does CDCP cover root canals, or does CDCP cover dentures, our team can review your options before treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify for CDCP eligibility if you meet all four of the following conditions:

No access to dental insurance through work, school, or private purchase

You and your spouse/partner, if applicable, filed a Canadian tax return for the previous year

Adjusted family net income is under $90,000

You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes

Note: If you have dental coverage through a government social program, you may still qualify. The CDCP will coordinate coverage to avoid duplication. If you are asking who qualifies for CDCP or can I use CDCP without private insurance, our team can help explain the basics.

Once You Apply

Once approved, you’ll receive:

• A letter with your CDCP Member ID, start date, and co-payment level
• A member card from Sun Life
• Instructions to book care (appointments must be on or after your benefit start date)

As a CDCP participating dentist, North York CDCP provider, and dental office participating in CDCP, Avenue Smiles Dental can help you understand your next steps for CDCP dental care.

How to Apply

Learn more and complete your CDCP application through the Government of Canada’s official website. If you have questions about how do I apply for CDCP, how much does CDCP cover, or which dentists accept CDCP, our team can help.

For CDCP North York, CDCP dentist in North York, dentist accepting CDCP near me, or a local CDCP dental provider, contact Avenue Smiles Dental.