CDCP Info

As we approach the one-year mark for the implementation of the Canadian federal government’s tax-payer-funded dental program (CDCP) we continue to monitor this evolving program.

Starting in March 2025, all current members will need to take steps to renew their coverage. Once you have filed your 2024 tax return and receive your Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, you can renew your coverage at canada.ca/dental. Submit your renewal application before June 1, 2025, to avoid a potential gap in coverage.

Once your renewal application is completed, you will receive a letter confirming whether you remain eligible under the plan.  If you have any changes to your coverage, please let us know in order to avoid unexpected charges for oral health care services.

Your coverage under the CDCP will end on June 30, 2025, if:

• you apply to renew your coverage but are found to be no longer eligible;
• you don’t renew before the June 1, 2025, deadline. 

(You can renew after the deadline but you will have a gap in coverage
- any oral health care services received during a gap in coverage will not be covered.)

At this time, we remained concerned about the low limit for scaling (cleaning) under this plan - 1 hour per year for adults, less for children under 17 years old - this is not sufficient to provide most patients with essential, preventative care.   

Please keep in mind that the CDCP plan does not cover the full cost of your treatment, even if the letter you received from SunLife indicates you have “100%” coverage.  The program pays according to the Federal Dental Fee Guide - our office uses the fees set out in the Ontario Dental Fee Guide.  

Should you wish to know your estimated copayment, please let us know prior to your scheduled appointment.

Sincerely,

Dr. Spencer Chapman