Skip to main content
Cookstown Dental Centre
A Cookstown Dental Centre dentist and dental assistant caring for a patient

CDCP at Cookstown Dental

Clearer guidance for CDCP care.

Understand the questions to ask about eligibility, covered services, co-payments, and your next appointment.

Request an appointment

Let’s find a time that works.

Need urgent dental help? Call (705) 291-2222.

Canadian Dental Care Plan near you

Making essential dental care more affordable.

Good dental health matters, but the cost of care can make regular dental visits difficult. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) helps eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to private dental insurance pay for a portion of a wide range of oral health services.

The plan can help with preventive and medically necessary care such as examinations, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canal treatment, dentures, gum care, oral surgery, and certain sedation services. The amount paid depends on the service, the CDCP established fee, and your adjusted family net income.

Preventive care
Essential treatment
Clear cost guidance
The Cookstown Dental Centre team

CDCP patients welcome

Our team can help explain estimates, possible co-payments, and your next steps before treatment begins.

CDCP eligibility

Who can apply?

You must meet all four federal eligibility requirements when applying and renewing.

01

No private coverage

You cannot have access to private dental insurance or coverage through work, a pension, a family member, a purchased plan, or a health spending account that covers dental costs.

02

Canadian resident

You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must be Canadian residents for tax purposes.

03

Tax return filed

You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must have filed the previous year's Canadian tax return and received a notice of assessment.

04

Income below $90,000

Your adjusted family net income must be less than $90,000.

Income-based coverage

Understand your possible share of the cost.

The CDCP pays a percentage of eligible services at its established fees. Even with a 0% co-payment, you may owe an additional amount if the clinic fee is higher than the CDCP fee or if a service is not covered.

Adjusted family net incomeCDCP coversYour co-paymentPossible additional amount
Under $70,000100% of CDCP fees0%Any amount above CDCP fees or for non-covered care
$70,000–$79,99960% of CDCP fees40%Co-payment plus any amount above CDCP fees
$80,000–$89,99940% of CDCP fees60%Co-payment plus any amount above CDCP fees
Example: If the CDCP established fee is $130 and the clinic fee is $140, a member with a 40% co-payment would pay $52 plus the $10 fee difference, for a total of $62.

Services that may be covered

What the CDCP can help pay for.

  • Exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride and sealants
  • Fillings and pain control
  • Root canal treatments
  • Gum and periodontal care
  • Complete and partial dentures
  • Crowns and related services
  • Extractions and oral surgery
  • Eligible anesthesia and sedation

Some services, including certain crowns, dentures, repeat treatments, sedation, or care beyond frequency limits, require preauthorization before treatment. Approval is not guaranteed.

Limits and exclusions

What is not currently covered.

  • Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers
  • Elective care that is not covered under CDCP rules
  • Services received during a gap in active coverage
  • Any amount above the CDCP established fee
  • Orthodontic services, which are currently unavailable under the CDCP
Review current coverage

How to apply

From application to your appointment.

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm that you meet all four requirements, including income and lack of access to private dental coverage.

  2. 2

    Apply with Service Canada

    Apply online through My Service Canada Account or call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342.

  3. 3

    Wait for confirmation

    Your welcome package will confirm your coverage start date, co-payment level, and member information. Do not book covered care before coverage begins.

  4. 4

    Book your visit

    Share your active CDCP member information when booking so the clinic can review coverage and expected costs.

CDCP at Cookstown Dental Centre

Clear information before treatment begins.

Bring your active CDCP member information to your appointment. After an appropriate assessment, our team can prepare an estimate, explain anticipated co-payments or additional charges, submit eligible claims directly to Sun Life, and request preauthorization where required.

Book an appointment

Confirm coverage first

Check the start and end dates in your welcome package before receiving care.

Ask for an estimate

Review the expected CDCP payment, your co-payment, and any additional clinic fee before treatment.

Allow time for approval

Services requiring preauthorization must generally be approved before treatment begins.

Renew every year

Coverage ends each June 30. Renew during the federal renewal window to help avoid a gap.

Review annual renewal information

CDCP FAQs

Common questions, clearly answered.

Plan details can change. Confirm your current eligibility and coverage before receiving treatment.

1 Who is eligible for the CDCP?
You may qualify if you have no access to private dental insurance, have filed the required Canadian tax return, have adjusted family net income below $90,000, and are a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
2 Does the CDCP cover seniors?
Yes. Eligible seniors can apply, and eligible Canadians of all ages are now able to apply for CDCP coverage.
3 What dental services may be covered?
Eligible services can include exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, gum treatment, dentures, crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and certain sedation services. Some services require preauthorization, and plan limits apply.
4 Are cosmetic or orthodontic services covered?
Cosmetic services such as whitening and veneers are not covered. Orthodontic services are currently unavailable under the CDCP.
5 How does payment work?
The clinic submits eligible claims directly to Sun Life. You may need to pay a co-payment based on your adjusted family net income, any difference between the clinic fee and the CDCP established fee, and the cost of non-covered services.

Real patient results

Before & after smile gallery.

Drag the centre line to compare each real case treated by our dental team. Every smile begins with a personal assessment and a plan shaped around the patient.

Areas We Serve

Neighbourhood dental care, close to home.

Located in Cookstown, Innisfil, our dental team welcomes patients from communities across South Simcoe, Barrie, and northern York Region.

Get directions
  • Cookstown
  • Innisfil
  • Simcoe
  • Lake Simcoe
  • Alcona
  • Stroud
  • Lefroy–Belle Ewart
  • Gilford
  • Churchill
  • Sandy Cove
  • Innisfil Heights
  • Fennell’s Corners
  • Bradford
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • Bond Head
  • Newton Robinson
  • New Tecumseth
  • Alliston
  • Beeton
  • Tottenham
  • Adjala–Tosorontio
  • Everett
  • Loretto
  • Barrie
  • Essa
  • Thornton
  • Baxter
  • Angus
  • Egbert
  • Ivy
  • Utopia
  • York Region
  • East Gwillimbury
  • Queensville
  • Holland Landing
  • Sharon
  • Schomberg
  • Nobleton

Don’t see your community listed? Contact us—we regularly welcome patients from throughout the surrounding region.

Google reviews

Kind words from our patients.

Read what patients have shared about their visits to Cookstown Dental Centre.

A dentist having a friendly consultation with a patient in a bright dental clinic

Your next step

Ready to feel good about your next dental visit?

Whether you are new to the clinic or returning for care, our team is here to make booking simple and answer your questions.

Call Book Now WhatsApp

How can we help?

The Cookstown Dental team is here for you.

Need an appointment, have a question, or want to talk through your options? Choose the next step that works best for you.

Send us a note

We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.