Covered service categories
- Preventive: exams, cleanings (scaling/polishing), fluoride, sealants, x-rays.
- Diagnostic: assessments and imaging.
- Restorative: fillings, and other tooth-repair services.
- Endodontic: root canal treatment.
- Periodontal: treatment of the gums.
- Prosthodontic: dentures (and related services).
- Oral surgery: extractions and related procedures.
Two things to understand before you book
1. Preauthorization. Some services need to be approved before they're covered; your dentist handles this through Sun Life.
2. Established fees. The plan pays based on CDCP established fees, which may differ from your dentist's charges — so confirm costs up front. See does CDCP cover 100%?
Exact covered codes and amounts are set out in the Sun Life benefit grids, updated yearly.