The Canadian Dental Care Plan is administered by Sun Life on behalf of the Government of Canada.
For more information about the CDCP, visit the Government of Canada Opens external website in a new windowwebsite.
Welcome to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
As a CDCP member, you’ll receive a welcome package from Sun Life within 3 months of completing your application. This package includes what you need to know when booking an appointment: your coverage details, benefit effective date (e.g. coverage start date), and member card.
Please ensure to book your appointment on or after your benefit effective date included in your welcome letter for services to be covered under the CDCP. Your benefit start date is not included on your member card.
Visiting an oral health provider:
Important
You cannot submit claims directly to Sun Life, as they will not be reimbursed.
Claims can only be submitted by your provider to Sun Life for direct payment. You must not pay upfront for the CDCP covered portion of the claim. You’re only responsible for paying any potential outstanding amounts not covered under the CDCP.
There are two ways for providers to participate in the CDCP: they can sign up or simply submit a claim as long as the provider agrees to bill Sun Life directly for services provided under the plan. That means that, as a CDCP member, you can see any oral health provider of your choice.
Ask your provider if they will bill Sun Life directly for payment for services covered under the CDCP before receiving any services. If you need help finding a provider near you, use the CDCP Provider Search.
CDCP Provider Search
CDCP Provider Search gives members easy access to CDCP oral health providers in their region. Members can filter search results and choose from a network of participating providers across Canada.
Interested in learning more about your coverage before booking an appointment? Check out the CDCP dental benefits guide Opens external website in a new window.
If you're not a member and you'd like to apply to the CDCP Opens external website in a new window, visit the Government of Canada website.