Insurance and billing
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Also called CDCP
A federal Canadian program that helps eligible residents pay for dental care through participating providers.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a Government of Canada program that makes dental care more affordable for eligible residents. Members apply and renew with the government, and there is no fee to apply or renew. Dental providers can choose to participate, and they follow plan rules on fees, coordination with other coverage, and preauthorization for some services. Because eligibility and benefits change, always verify a patient's coverage before the visit.
Example at the front desk
She has CDCP coverage, so I verified her eligibility and confirmed which services need preauthorization.
US and Canada
CDCP exists only in Canada. The US has no equivalent national dental plan; public dental coverage comes through Medicaid and CHIP, which vary by state.