Looking for a CDCP dentist in North York? Smile Avenue Dentistry welcomes eligible Canadian Dental Care Plan patients for examinations and recommended dental care. Call (416) 250-5354 to arrange a visit and tell us if you have pain, swelling or a damaged tooth.
Bring your CDCP member information and confirm that coverage is active for your appointment date. Our team can help check service eligibility and whether preauthorization is needed. Approval of your enrolment does not mean that every dental procedure is covered.
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program that helps reduce the cost of eligible dental care for Canadian residents who meet the program’s requirements.
To qualify, applicants must generally have no access to private dental insurance or coverage, have filed their Canadian tax return, have an adjusted family net income below $90,000, and be Canadian residents for tax purposes.
The CDCP helps pay for eligible oral health services according to its own coverage rules and established fees. Depending on household income, the plan may cover 40%, 60%, or 100% of eligible costs at CDCP established fees. Patients may still have a co-payment or additional charges for some treatment.
If you are looking for a CDCP dentist in North York, Smile Avenue Dentistry accepts eligible patients and submits CDCP claims directly to Sun Life.
Before treatment, our team can help confirm your current coverage information and explain any expected co-payment or additional costs based on the services recommended.
CDCP coverage follows the program’s established fees, eligibility rules, frequency limits and, for some services, preauthorization requirements. We recommend discussing expected costs before treatment so you understand what the CDCP may cover and what amount, if any, you may need to pay.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) helps pay for a wide range of eligible oral health services, including dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canal treatment, gum care, dentures, tooth extractions and certain other procedures.
Coverage depends on the specific service, your individual oral health needs, CDCP frequency limits and other program requirements. Many services can be provided without preauthorization, while some treatments require approval from the CDCP before treatment begins.
If you are looking for a CDCP dentist in North York for a cleaning, filling or assessment of tooth pain, tell our team what is concerning you when you call. We can help check your current CDCP coverage and whether the recommended service may require preauthorization. Your dentist will discuss suitable treatment options after examining you.
Depending on the program rules and your clinical needs, eligible services may include dental cleaning, examinations, X-rays, fillings, root canal treatment, extractions and some removable dentures. Frequency limits and clinical criteria apply.
Crowns, partial dentures and some other services need preauthorization. Root canal retreatment also requires preauthorization. Approval must be obtained before those services are provided; approval is not automatic. See the official covered-services guidance.
Excluded treatment: Dental implants and implant-related procedures are not covered. Treatment solely to change appearance, such as teeth whitening or veneers, is also excluded. Orthodontic services are currently unavailable under the plan. See the CDCP Dental Benefits Guide.
For an urgent problem, call the clinic and see our emergency dental care page. This page explains coverage and booking; it does not replace a clinical assessment or the government eligibility decision.
To qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), you must meet all four eligibility requirements:
• No access to private dental insurance or coverage
• You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must have filed your Canadian tax returns for the previous year
• Adjusted family net income below $90,000
• Canadian resident for tax purposes
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 benefit period. Check the current eligibility requirements and application instructions on Canada.ca. Government social-program coverage may be coordinated with CDCP; it does not guarantee that every service is covered.
Planning your first appointment with a CDCP dentist in North York? Smile Avenue Dentistry welcomes eligible new and existing CDCP patients at our clinic on Sheppard Avenue East. Let us know whether you are booking a routine checkup or have a specific dental concern.
For eligible CDCP services, claims are submitted directly to Sun Life. Depending on your adjusted family net income, treatment and the CDCP established fee, you may still have a co-payment or additional charges.
If you are already enrolled, confirm that your current 2026–2027 coverage is active before your appointment. If you missed the 2026 renewal period, you can submit a new application through the Government of Canada.
The amount the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) pays depends on your adjusted family net income and the CDCP established fee for the eligible service.
For patients with adjusted family net income below $70,000, the CDCP pays 100% of the established CDCP fee. For incomes from $70,000 to $79,999, the CDCP pays 60%, and for incomes from $80,000 to $89,999, it pays 40%.
You may still have out-of-pocket costs if your dentist’s fee is higher than the CDCP established fee or if part of the treatment is not covered by the plan.
Your CDCP co-payment is based on your adjusted family net income. The percentage applies to the CDCP established fee for an eligible service, not necessarily the full amount charged by the dental office.
Patients with adjusted family net income below $70,000 have a 0% co-payment on CDCP established fees. Patients with income from $70,000 to $79,999 have a 40% co-payment, and patients with income from $80,000 to $89,999 have a 60% co-payment.
| Adjusted Family Net Income | CDCP Pays | Your Co-Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $70,000 | 100% | 0% |
| $70,000 – $79,999 | 60% | 40% |
| $80,000 – $89,999 | 40% | 60% |
For current program rules, use the Government of Canada CDCP coverage guidance and the Ontario Dental Association CDCP information. The government determines eligibility and the plan determines coverage. Our team can help check your membership details and the proposed treatment requirements before care.
Our team of highly skilled and compassionate dentists provides top-quality dental care. With years of experience and advanced training, every patient receives thorough treatment in a comfortable environment.
These guides explain the parts of the Canadian Dental Care Plan that patients ask us about most. If you would rather talk it through, call Smile Avenue Dentistry at (416) 250-5354.
The CDCP is a federal program that helps eligible Canadian residents access covered oral health services. Eligibility, covered services and reimbursement rules are set by the Government of Canada. See the official CDCP overview.
For eligible people in the lowest CDCP income-based co-payment tier, the plan may pay up to 100% of its established fees for covered services. This does not guarantee that the entire amount charged by a dental clinic is covered, and not every treatment is eligible. Review the official coverage details.
Examinations, preventive services and some restorative services, including certain cleanings and fillings, may be covered when program criteria are met. The proposed service and frequency limits must be checked. Learn about dental hygiene and fillings at our clinic.
Root canal treatment may qualify when clinical criteria are met. Root canal retreatment and crowns require preauthorization under current CDCP rules. Some services beyond frequency limits also need approval. The dentist assesses the tooth, and the plan decides coverage. See the official covered-services guidance.
When you contact a CDCP dentist in North York, ask whether your coverage is active for the appointment date, whether the proposed treatment is eligible, and whether preauthorization may be required. Bring your CDCP details and describe any symptoms when booking. You can contact Smile Avenue Dentistry to ask about appointments.
No. CDCP and the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) are different programs with different eligibility and coverage rules. Patients seeking IFHP dental services can read our refugee dental care information and verify their eligibility with the relevant program.
No. Implants and implant-related procedures, as well as treatments done solely for appearance such as whitening or veneers, are excluded. Do not assume an implant is covered because other dental services are eligible. Check the CDCP Dental Benefits Guide.
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