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Downtown Dental Centre proudly accepts patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). If you are eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, our friendly team can help you understand your coverage. We can also prepare a treatment estimate and explain any costs you may need to pay before your treatment begins.
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a Government of Canada program that helps eligible Canadian residents access dental care. It is intended for people who meet the program’s requirements and do not have access to private dental insurance.
Eligibility is based on several factors, including:
You can review the current requirements on the official Government of Canada Canadian Dental Care Plan page.
Downtown Dental Centre accepts eligible CDCP patients in Regina. Our team can help you understand how your benefits may apply to your recommended dental care.
Your CDCP co-payment level is based on your adjusted family net income.
Under the current CDCP rules:
You can learn more about co-payments and additional costs on the Government of Canada’s official CDCP coverage page.
The CDCP has its own established fees for dental services. Dental clinics may set their fees using information such as the Saskatchewan Suggested Fee Guide.
The amount in the CDCP fee guide may be different from the amount charged by a dental clinic. If the clinic’s fee is higher than the amount the CDCP pays, you may be responsible for paying the difference.
This means you could still have an out-of-pocket cost even if your CDCP information says you have a 0% co-payment.
The College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan’s Suggested Fee Guide explains how the provincial guide is used. It is a suggested guide, so Saskatchewan dentists are not required to use every fee listed in it.
Before treatment begins, our team can prepare and submit an estimate. This can help confirm:
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Your CDCP co-payment level is based on your adjusted family net income. Your income may affect how much the plan pays toward an eligible service.
CDCP coverage does not renew automatically.
Each CDCP benefit period ends on June 30. Members must renew during the Government of Canada’s announced renewal period. Renewing on time can help prevent a gap in coverage.
Visit the official CDCP renewal page for current renewal dates and instructions.
You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must file your Canadian tax returns. The government uses this information to check your adjusted family net income and eligibility.
Every family member who needs CDCP coverage must be included as an individual applicant. Approval for one family member does not automatically provide coverage for everyone in the family.
Each approved person receives their own CDCP member ID, sometimes called a certificate number. Please provide the correct member information for each patient when booking an appointment.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan may help pay for several types of dental care.
Services that may be covered include:
Dental exams allow the dentist to check your teeth, gums and mouth for signs of decay, infection or other dental problems.
The CDCP may help cover cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and other preventive services.
X-rays help the dentist find problems that may not be visible during a regular dental exam.
Dental fillings are used to repair teeth affected by cavities or minor damage.
Root canal treatment may be covered when it meets the CDCP’s rules. Some repeat treatments may require preauthorization.
Learn more about root canal treatment and endodontics at Downtown Dental Centre.
Simple and surgical tooth extractions may be covered when they are necessary and meet CDCP requirements.
Complete and partial dentures may be covered. Some types of dentures require approval before treatment begins.
Certain dental crown services may be covered when they meet the plan’s rules. Crowns generally require preauthorization.
Learn more about getting a dental crown in Regina.
You can view the Government of Canada’s complete overview of dental services covered by the CDCP .
You can also explore the dental services available at Downtown Dental Centre.
If you need another service, such as a tongue-tie procedure, please contact our team. We can check whether the specific procedure may qualify for CDCP coverage before treatment.
Downtown Dental Centre welcomes eligible CDCP patients in Regina. We can bill Sun Life directly for covered services according to CDCP requirements.
Dental coverage can be confusing. Our team of dentists explains your estimate and available information in clear, easy-to-understand language.
We can provide an estimate before treatment. This can give you a clearer idea of what the CDCP may pay and what you may need to pay.
Our dental clinic is located at:
2010 11th Avenue, Suite 550
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0J3
We are on the fifth floor of the Royal Bank Building. Our office is connected to the Cornwall Centre and several nearby downtown buildings.
If you are unsure what your plan covers, contact Downtown Dental Centre today.
We will be happy to review your available benefit information, explain your estimated coverage and tell you about possible out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.
Phone: 306-525-0116
CDCP eligibility, coverage levels, co-payments and approved services are determined by the Government of Canada and administered by Sun Life. Coverage rules and eligible services may change.
An estimate or preauthorization is not a guarantee of payment. Your coverage must be active when treatment is provided. The final amount paid will depend on the CDCP rules and fees in place on the treatment date.
Our team is happy to review your treatment plan and explain any estimated out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.
Yes. Downtown Dental Centre accepts eligible CDCP patients in Regina.
Not always. You may need to pay part of the cost because of your income-based co-payment.
Yes. We can prepare an estimate before treatment. The estimate can help you understand what the CDCP may cover and whether you may have an out-of-pocket cost.
Yes. CDCP coverage must be renewed every year. Each benefit period ends on June 30. Complete your renewal during the official renewal period to help avoid a gap in coverage.
Visit our dental FAQ page for answers to other common questions. You can also contact our team if you have questions about CDCP coverage, treatment estimates or appointments.