How to Search for a Dentist by Insurance Plan in Canada
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Major Dental Insurance Plans Supported by DrGreat
- CDCP — Canadian Dental Care Plan (federal government)
- RAMQ — Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec
- OHIP+ — Ontario dental coverage for children under 18
- Sun Life Financial, Manulife, Green Shield Canada
- Blue Cross (multiple provincial plans)
- Desjardins, Canada Life, Industrial Alliance (iA), Pacific Blue Cross, Alberta Blue Cross
Step-by-Step: Searching by Insurance on DrGreat
- Go to drgreat.ca
- Enter your city, neighbourhood, or postal code
- Click Insurance in the filter bar
- Select your insurance provider from the dropdown list
- Add optional filters: specialty, language, accepting new patients
- Browse results — clinics with your insurance plan appear at the top
Accepting vs. Participating Providers
- Accepting: The clinic will bill your insurance directly, but you may owe amounts above the plan's fee schedule.
- Participating / Preferred: The clinic has a direct agreement with your insurer and bills at pre-negotiated rates, reducing your out-of-pocket costs.
When in doubt, call the clinic and ask which category applies for your specific plan.
No Insurance? There's Still an Option
If you don't have employer or private dental insurance, you may still be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Use DrGreat's CDCP filter to find clinics near you.
