Find a dentist near you who takes the plan, check if you qualify, and see what you might pay.
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 274 in Calgary →
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 270 in Toronto →
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 161 in Vancouver →
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 172 in Edmonton →
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 157 in North York →
A few to start with (it is a sort order, not a ranking of care). See all 164 in Mississauga →
Source: Canada.ca. Check there for the final word.
It depends on your family income.
Some dentists charge more than the plan pays, and you pay the difference, so ask first. Source: Canada.ca.
You might. Depending on your family income, you may pay 0%, 40% or 60% of the plan’s fee, and some dentists charge more than the plan pays. Ask what you’ll owe before treatment.
No. The dentist bills the plan directly (Sun Life runs it for the government). If you pay the full cost yourself, you won’t get the money back.
They might. Many dentists take the plan without saying so on their website, so call and ask.
Where clinics say on their websites that they take the plan (read 12 Sep 2026). More city pages are on the way.