Centre Dentaire Don Quichotte,
Partner of the Canadian Dental
Care Plan
At Centre Dentaire Don Quichotte in L’Île-Perrot, we’ve joined the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), effective May 2024. This public dental insurance program is intended for Canadians without private coverage whose annual family income does not exceed $90,000. As a result, eligible patients will no longer have to pay the full cost of their dental care, as a portion of their dental expenses will be covered by this program.
Our CDCP membership is just one more way we can help you maintain the health and integrity of your smile. We therefore welcome new patients wishing to take advantage of this new public coverage.
Don’t hesitate to book an appointment at our L’Île-Perrot clinic to schedule the dental care you need to preserve your smile!
Making an appointment
When you contact us, be sure to mention that you are covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The secretary will take the time to explain how to book an appointment and pay your dental fees. We can also answer any questions you may have about our fees and the amounts covered by the CDSP.
*** The information provided here is current as of May 24, 2024. It is your responsibility to ensure it has not changed since then.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN
This new public dental insurance will be available to all Canadians meeting the eligibility criteria in 2025. The program will be rolled out in several phases. Ultimately, eligible individuals (see information below) will only have to pay a portion of the costs related to their dental care, with the rest being reimbursed by the CDCP. The percentage reimbursed by the government will vary based on your annual household income.
To benefit from this public insurance, you must first submit an application. A letter will typically be sent to eligible individuals during the initial phases of the program rollout. An insurance card and a welcome kit will be sent to you once the application is made and accepted. Subsequently, you will not have to file a claim: when paying for your dental care, we will directly request reimbursement from Sun Life, which acts as the service provider for the CDCP. You will simply need to pay the balance of the costs, i.e., the portion of fees not covered by the public plan.
For more details and to check your eligibility, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html. For more specific questions or to learn about the procedure in place at our clinic, contact us. Our reception staff will be happy to answer your specific questions.
Applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a Canadian resident
- Have an annual net household income of less than $90,000
- Not have access to private dental insurance
Online Application: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/application.html#online-application
Phases of Deployment
- People over 65 can apply now.
- Individuals holding a valid certificate for the Disability Tax Credit and those under 18 can apply starting in June 2024.
- The entire population will be able to apply starting in 2025, during new phases of deployment.
Covered Amounts and Payments
Even if your coverage is 100%, there will be fees to pay, as the CDCP fee schedule does not match that of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, which we use to set our prices. You will therefore need to pay the difference between the actual treatment fees and the covered amount.
When you receive dental care, we will directly request reimbursement from the CDCP, and the response will be immediately available. You will therefore need to pay the remaining amount according to our usual payment terms.