What Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan Cover?

What does the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover?

The CDCP covers a broad range of oral-health services: preventive care like exams, cleanings and x-rays; restorative care like fillings; root canals; extractions and oral surgery; and prosthodontics like dentures. Some services require preauthorization, and coverage is paid against established fees.

Last updated 2026-06-24

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Covered service categories

Preventive: exams, cleanings (scaling/polishing), fluoride, sealants, x-rays.
Diagnostic: assessments and imaging.
Restorative: fillings, and other tooth-repair services.
Endodontic: root canal treatment.
Periodontal: treatment of the gums.
Prosthodontic: dentures (and related services).
Oral surgery: extractions and related procedures.

Two things to understand before you book

1. Preauthorization. Some services need to be approved before they're covered; your dentist handles this through Sun Life.

2. Established fees. The plan pays based on CDCP established fees, which may differ from your dentist's charges, so confirm costs up front. See does CDCP cover 100%?

Exact covered codes and amounts are set out in the Sun Life benefit grids, updated yearly.

What does the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover?

Covered service categories

Two things to understand before you book

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