CDCP Dentist in Richmond Hill
TS Dental accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). If your coverage is active, our Richmond Hill dental team can help you understand your benefits, estimate any amount you may need to pay and arrange the care you need.
Who Qualifies for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 benefit year. There is no longer an age-based application schedule: eligible Canadians of all ages may apply. You must meet all four federal requirements below.
No access to private dental coverage
You cannot have access through an employer or pension plan, a spouse or family member’s plan, a professional or student organization, a health spending account that covers dental care, or privately purchased dental insurance.
Canadian 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 your Notices of Assessment.
Adjusted family net income under $90,000
Eligibility is based on adjusted family net income—not simply one person’s salary. The federal plan calculates this using information from your tax return and, where applicable, your spouse or partner’s return.
Canadian resident for tax purposes
You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must be Canadian residents for tax purposes.
Your eligibility snapshot
Select each statement that is true for you.
Your answers will show whether you may meet the four basic federal requirements.
You may still qualify if you receive dental coverage through a federal, provincial or territorial government social program. If eligible, the programs may coordinate benefits. A narrow exception also exists for some retirees who opted out of pension dental coverage before December 11, 2023 and cannot opt back in. Verify the official eligibility rules or contact Service Canada.
How to Apply and Use CDCP at TS Dental
The dental office cannot approve your application. Apply through Service Canada first, wait for your confirmed coverage start date, then contact TS Dental.
File your taxes
You and your spouse or partner, if applicable, need the previous year’s Notices of Assessment.
Gather your details
Have each applicant’s name, birth date, address and SIN, if available for children.
Apply to Service Canada
Apply online through My Service Canada Account or Canada.ca, or call 1-833-537-4342.
Wait for confirmation
Your letter will show your member ID, coverage start date and co-payment level.
Book with TS Dental
Once coverage is active, call or request an appointment and tell us you are a CDCP member.
What Dental Care Can CDCP Cover?
The plan can help pay a portion of many medically necessary oral health services when recommended by a dental provider. Coverage depends on the CDCP benefit rules, frequency limits, your active coverage and whether preauthorization is required.
Exams & X-rays
Complete, routine, specific and emergency exams, along with eligible diagnostic X-rays.
Preventive Care
Eligible cleanings, scaling, fluoride applications and sealants within plan limits.
Fillings & Pain Control
Permanent or temporary fillings and eligible treatment for cavities, damaged teeth and dental pain.
Root Canal Treatment
Eligible endodontic care for severely decayed, infected or broken teeth. Some re-treatments need preauthorization.
Gum Treatment
Eligible periodontal services, including cleaning below the gumline and non-surgical gum disease management.
Extractions & Oral Surgery
Eligible removal of teeth and roots, plus certain other oral surgery procedures.
Dentures
Eligible complete dentures, repairs, relines and rebases. Partial and some other dentures require preauthorization.
Crowns & Major Restorations
Some crowns, cores and posts may be eligible when clinically required and approved in advance.
Sedation
Some nitrous oxide, oral sedation and other anesthesia services may be covered; preauthorization can apply.
View the current federal list of covered services and cost-sharing rules.
Is CDCP Dental Care Free?
Not necessarily. CDCP pays according to its own established fees and your adjusted family net income. You may owe a co-payment, an amount above the CDCP fee, or the cost of services the plan does not cover.
| Adjusted family net income | CDCP pays | You pay as co-payment |
|---|---|---|
| Under $70,000 | 100% of eligible costs at CDCP-established fees | 0% of CDCP-established fees |
| $70,000–$79,999 | 60% of eligible costs at CDCP-established fees | 40% of CDCP-established fees |
| $80,000–$89,999 | 40% of eligible costs at CDCP-established fees | 60% of CDCP-established fees |
Before treatment begins, ask our team for an estimate of the amount not expected to be covered. An estimate is not a guarantee of payment by CDCP, because the final claim decision belongs to the plan.
Why Richmond Hill Patients Choose TS Dental
TS Dental has served Richmond Hill and Oak Ridges since 2005. Our multi-disciplinary team provides preventive, restorative, emergency, endodontic, periodontal and denture care in one convenient Yonge Street location.
- Accepting new CDCP patients—children, adults and seniors
- Clear treatment planning with costs discussed before care proceeds
- Advanced diagnostics, including digital imaging and Pearl AI-assisted X-ray review
- Broad in-house care with dentists, focused providers and an on-site denturist
- Convenient hours, including evenings and Saturdays
- Easy access for patients in Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges, King City and Aurora
Request Your CDCP Appointment
Already approved with active coverage? Send us your appointment request and our Richmond Hill team will contact you to confirm the details.
- Children, adults and seniors welcome
- Evening and Saturday availability
- Costs discussed before treatment
Tell us how we can help
Please mention that you have CDCP coverage and briefly describe the reason for your visit.
CDCP Richmond Hill FAQs
Does TS Dental accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Yes. TS Dental accepts CDCP patients at our Richmond Hill clinic and is accepting new patients. Your coverage must be active on the date of treatment.
Can adults of any age apply for CDCP in 2026?
Yes. Applications are open for the 2026–2027 benefit year, and eligible Canadians of all ages may apply. Every applicant must still meet all four eligibility requirements.
Can I qualify if I chose not to join my work dental plan?
Usually no. The federal rules consider you to have access to private dental coverage even if you did not enrol, do not use the coverage or would have to pay a premium. Check box 45 on your T4 and, if applicable, box 015 on T4A pension slips for you and your spouse or partner.
Can I use CDCP if I have Ontario or another government dental benefit?
You may still qualify if your other dental coverage comes from a federal, provincial or territorial government social program. If you qualify, the programs may coordinate benefits to avoid duplication.
Will CDCP pay my entire dental bill?
Not always. Your co-payment can be 0%, 40% or 60% of CDCP-established fees based on adjusted family net income. You may also owe any difference between the clinic fee and the CDCP reimbursement, plus charges for non-covered services.
Do I need approval before every dental treatment?
No. Many services can be covered without preauthorization, but some major services, treatments beyond plan frequency limits and certain sedation services require approval before treatment. Approval is not guaranteed.
Can I book before my CDCP coverage start date?
You should not receive treatment before the start date shown in your coverage letter. Confirm that coverage is active before each appointment because care received during a coverage gap is not reimbursed retroactively.
Do I have to renew CDCP every year?
Yes. CDCP coverage runs in annual benefit periods ending June 30. The 2026 renewal deadline has passed; if you missed it, submit a new application for 2026–2027. Renewals for 2027–2028 are expected to open in spring 2027.
How do I book a CDCP dentist appointment in Richmond Hill?
Once your coverage is active, call or text TS Dental at 905-313-1003 or use our online appointment request. Tell us you are a CDCP member and have your member ID, start date and reason for the visit ready.
Information reviewed August 23, 2026 against Government of Canada CDCP pages. Program rules can change. For official eligibility and benefit decisions, visit Canada.ca/CDCP or call Service Canada. TS Dental is an independent dental clinic and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Sun Life.
Ready to Use Your CDCP Coverage in Richmond Hill?
If your coverage is active, contact TS Dental today. We will ask for your CDCP details, discuss the reason for your visit and help you understand the next step before treatment begins.
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