The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provides federal dental coverage to eligible residents in British Columbia, including Squamish families. Recent updates and program details for BC residents include:

Eligibility and Enrollment Residents must have an adjusted household income under $90,000 and no access to private dental insurance. Enrollment is managed through Service Canada after filing taxes. Coverage is scaled based on income thresholds, and children under 18 are automatically included if their parents or guardians meet the criteria.

Covered Services The plan covers a variety of essential dental services, including:

• Preventive care: Routine exams and cleanings (twice yearly).
• Restorative treatments: Fillings, crowns, and bridges.
• Endodontics and Oral Surgery: Root canals and extractions.
• Periodontal and Prosthodontic care: Gum therapy and traditional dentures.
• Specialized services: Partial coverage for single tooth implants requires prior approval and is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Local Access and Billing Participating providers, such as Parkside Dental Group in Squamish, now offer direct billing through Sun Life. This allows patients to focus on their care while the clinic handles the claims process. Patients are responsible for any co-pays that exceed the CDCP maximum coverage amounts. To access benefits, patients should bring their CDCP confirmation number and identification to a participating dentist.