Dental FAQsCanadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

We want to provide high quality dental to our patients at fair prices and without excess bureaucracy.

Please inform yourself.

Challenges & Concerns

• Dentists nationwide express overwhelming opposition to the CDCP in its current state, citing confusion outweighing benefits.
• The bureaucratic processes associated with the CDCP are extensive.
• Patients are currently opting to cancel existing insurance plans while anticipating the implementation of the CDCP. Which is a mistake.
• The Government expects dentists to operate at a 20% discount. Why is there a different “Grid” (aka “fee schedule”) for CDCP patients? Why so many unreasonable limitations?
• Contrary to initial promises, the CDCP is NOT free.
• Inconsistencies and changes in government directives have further added to confusion.
• Sun Life is completely overwhelmed.
• So far (as of Nov 30 of 2024), as far as we are aware, very few crowns or dentures have been approved by Sunlife!
• Very few dental offices in the Nanaimo area accept the CDCP.
• This situation is extremely frustrating for everyone.

Will the CDCP be accepted by most dentists?

Maybe eventually, but likely not in its current form.

Adjustments to the current structure are necessary to address concerns. The numbers of dentists accepting the CDCP, as published by the government, are not true.

Additional Resources

• For more details, visit the Government of Canada website
• Check out the Fee Schedule from Sun Life to illustrate shortcomings.
• Read the BCDA President’s Message Update on CDCP Activities from June 6th 2024.
• The CDA’s position can be viewed here.
• The BCDA’s position can be viewed here.
• I searched on the BCCOHP website for CDCP? Zip!