1. Check your letter
Your CDCP welcome letter or member card shows your member number and the date your coverage starts. Bring it, or a photo of it, to your first visit.
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Dentist in Calgary SW
Yes – Westside accepts the CDCP
If you have a Canadian Dental Care Plan welcome letter or member card, you can book with us in West Springs, Calgary SW. We submit your claims to Sun Life, which administers the plan for the Government of Canada, so you pay only your co-payment, if you have one, and any amount the plan does not cover – and we tell you what that is before treatment begins, never after.
How the CDCP works at Westside
2. Book and tell us
Book online or call and mention the CDCP, so we can set up your file and confirm your coverage with Sun Life before you arrive.
3. Your first visit
A complete exam with Dr. Zubaida Hussain, digital X-rays only as clinically needed, and a professional cleaning with our hygiene team – about two hours, with a written plan to take home.
4. We handle the claims
We submit claims to Sun Life for you, request preauthorization where the plan requires it, and explain any portion that is not covered before any treatment starts.
Who qualifies for the CDCP
Eligibility is decided by Service Canada, not by the clinic, and applications for the 2026–2027 benefit period are open. In general you can apply if all of the following are true:
- You do not have access to dental insurance through an employer, pension, school or professional plan, or a plan you bought yourself
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
- You – and your spouse or partner, if you have one – have filed your Canadian tax return for the previous year
- You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes
The plan is open to eligible residents of every age – children, adults and seniors. Coverage runs by benefit period, so members confirm each year that they still have no access to private dental insurance. Apply online at canada.ca/dental or by phone at 1-833-537-4342.
What the plan pays
The CDCP pays a share of its established fees based on your adjusted family net income:
- Under $70,000 – the plan covers the full CDCP fee for eligible services; no co-payment
- $70,000 to $79,999 – the plan covers 60 per cent; you pay a 40 per cent co-payment
- $80,000 to $89,999 – the plan covers 40 per cent; you pay a 60 per cent co-payment
CDCP fees are set by the plan and may differ from a dental office’s usual fees, so members can be asked to pay a difference on top of any co-payment. At Westside we go through your coverage and any amount you would pay yourself before you accept treatment, in writing, so there are no surprises.
What the CDCP covers
Preventive & diagnostic
Exams, digital X-rays, cleanings (scaling and polishing), fluoride and sealants, at the intervals the plan allows.
Basic & major care
Fillings, root canal treatment, gum (periodontal) care, extractions, dentures and some crowns. Several major services need preauthorization from the plan before treatment – we request it for you.
Not covered
Orthodontics (braces and aligners) is currently not available under the plan, and cosmetic treatments such as whitening are not covered. We always tell you when something falls outside the plan.
CDCP questions, answered
Do you accept the CDCP?
Yes. Westside in West Springs, Calgary SW accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan and submits your claims to Sun Life for you. Book online or call (587) 288-8190 and let us know you are a CDCP member.
Is my first visit covered?
Exams, X-rays and cleanings are eligible services under the plan, within its frequency limits. Depending on your income band you may have a co-payment, and CDCP fees can differ from a dental office’s usual fees – we confirm your coverage and explain any amount you would pay before we begin.
Do I pay anything at the visit?
If your adjusted family net income is under $70,000, the plan covers the full CDCP fee for eligible services. Between $70,000 and $89,999 there is a co-payment, and any service or amount the plan does not cover is explained to you in advance, in writing.
Can seniors and children use the plan here?
Yes. The plan is open to eligible residents of every age, and Westside is a family practice: Dr. Zubaida Hussain sees children, adults and seniors, with needle-free Solea laser care for many routine treatments and sedation when it helps.
I have some dental insurance. Can I still use the CDCP?
No – the plan is for people without access to private dental insurance. If you have a work, pension or personal plan, we bill most insurers directly instead and follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide.
How do I apply for the CDCP?
Apply online through canada.ca/dental or call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342. Once you are enrolled, Sun Life sends your welcome letter and member card – bring it, or a photo of it, to your first visit.
Do I need a referral?
No. Book online any time or call us during clinic hours. We offer evening appointments on Tuesdays and alternating Saturdays.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Plan details are taken from the Government of Canada’s CDCP pages and may change; eligibility is determined by Service Canada, not the clinic.
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