Now welcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) patientsNow welcoming CDCP patients
New patients welcome. We direct bill your insurance at both clinicsNew patients welcome. We direct bill insurance
Green Apple Dental welcomes Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) patients at both our Fleetwood and Newton clinics. We bill the plan directly through Sun Life, explain any co-payment in writing before treatment starts, and help you understand exactly what your coverage includes.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a federal program, administered by Sun Life, that helps eligible residents who do not have dental insurance pay for oral health care. It started in 2024 and is now open to eligible residents of all ages.
The plan pays dentists directly according to its own fee schedule. Depending on your family income, it may cover the full CDCP fee for a service or a percentage of it, with the remainder paid by you as a co-payment. Some services also need approval from Sun Life before they can go ahead.
Green Apple Dental is a participating provider at both Surrey clinics. We check your coverage, bill the plan on your behalf and tell you about any amount you would pay before we begin, so there are no surprises at the front desk.
Four steps from application to your first appointment.
Apply online at canada.ca or by phone with Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342. You will need your Social Insurance Number and your most recent tax information. Applications are assessed by the Government of Canada, not by the dental office.
Once approved, Sun Life mails you a welcome package with your member card, your coverage start date and the percentage of the CDCP fee the plan will pay for you. Keep the card; we need it at your first visit.
Call Fleetwood or Newton, or book online, and let us know you are a CDCP member. Bring your Sun Life card and photo ID. We confirm your coverage with Sun Life before your appointment.
After your exam we explain what is recommended, what the plan covers and any co-payment, in writing, before treatment begins. We bill Sun Life directly and request pre-approval for any service that needs it.
The CDCP covers a broad range of dental services. Limits, frequencies and pre-approval rules are set by the plan and can change, so we confirm what applies to you before treatment.
Exams, cleanings, digital X-rays, fluoride and sealants, the routine care that keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
Fillings, root canal treatment and extractions to repair damaged or infected teeth and relieve pain.
Crowns, dentures and other major restorations. Many of these need pre-approval from Sun Life, which we request for you.
Deep cleanings and gum treatment, surgical extractions and other oral surgery services within the plan's rules.
How much the plan pays depends on your adjusted family net income. Sun Life tells you your percentage in your welcome package, and we apply it to every service.
No co-payment on the CDCP fee for covered services.
You pay a 40% co-payment of the CDCP fee.
You pay a 60% co-payment of the CDCP fee.
The CDCP pays according to its own fee schedule, which is not the same as the British Columbia fee guide that we normally charge. If a service costs more than the plan's fee for it, there may be an additional amount to pay. We always tell you the exact figure in writing before treatment, and you decide how to proceed.
Cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening, veneers and most orthodontics are not covered by the CDCP. If you are interested in those services we will quote them separately, and payment plans are available.
The CDCP is for people who do not have access to private dental insurance, so it cannot be combined with an employer or private plan. It can work alongside provincial programs such as BC's Healthy Kids program, and our team will coordinate the billing for you.
Book at our Fleetwood or Newton clinic. Tell us you are a CDCP member and we will take care of the paperwork.
Give us a call or fill out the form and our team will get back to you shortly.
