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Welcome to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
As a CDCP member, you will receive a welcome package from Sun Life after your initial application is processed. This package will include important details such as your benefit effective date (coverage start date), your co-payment level (percentage of CDCP covered fees), and your member ID, featured on your member card.
The CDCP provides coverage over defined benefit periods. CDCP members need to renew their coverage every year to confirm they still meet the eligibility requirements. For more information on eligibility requirements and how to renew your coverage, visit the Government of Canada website.
Learn more about How to Use Your Dental Care Plan to ensure you get the most out of your CDCP coverage.
Find a participating oral health provider
You can find a participating oral health provider in one of the following ways:
- Contact an oral health provider in your community and ask whether they accept CDCP members , agree to bill Sun Life directly, and can receive direct payment from Sun Life for CDCP-covered services. Oral health providers may include dentists, dental hygienists, denturists, dental specialists, dental school clinics, and other oral health professionals.
- Use the CDCP Provider Search Tool* to search for a participating provider by name, specialty, or location.
CDCP Provider Search Tool
*Not all providers participating in the CDCP are listed in the search tool.
- Call Sun Life’s CDCP Contact Centre at 1-888-888-8110 for assistance finding a participating provider in your area.
Important booking reminders
When booking an appointment with an oral health provider or discussing care options, always:
- Confirm that the oral health provider accepts CDCP members, agrees to bill Sun Life directly, and can receive direct payment from Sun Life for CDCP-covered services.
- Ensure your coverage is active and that you know your co-payment percentage (percentage of CDCP covered fees).
- Ask the provider if there are any costs not covered by the CDCP that you’ll have to pay in addition to your co-payment.
Learn more important information about How to Use Your Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Note: You should not pay the full cost of CDCP-covered services. Your oral health provider will submit the claim to the CDCP on your behalf. Sun Life cannot reimburse members directly for services that should have been billed through the plan. You are only responsible for paying any applicable co-payment (if any) and any charges for services not covered by the plan. You can visit Canada.ca/dental for examples of co‑payments and additional charges.
Members can sign in or register for my Sun Life online to access CDCP information and communications.
Already have a my Sun Life online account?
Sign in to my Sun Life to view your member portal.
Don’t have a my Sun Life online account?
Use your email address to register for my Sun Life online.
Why register for a my Sun Life online account?
Register for a my Sun Life online account to access information related to your CDCP coverage, like:
- coverage details,
- printable member cards,
- claims history and statements, and
- the CDCP Dental Benefits Guide.
If you're not a member and you'd like to apply to the CDCP, visit the Government of Canada website.