Dental Health Tips

Practical advice from Dr. Kaur to help you and your family keep your smiles healthy.

What the CDCP Actually Covers in Late 2026

What the CDCP Actually Covers in Late 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/07/2026

A late-2026 update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan: what it covers now, what changed in 2026, the renewal cycle, copay by income, and why orthodontics still isn't covered.

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Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 03/06/2026

Most CDCP claims are never denied: only complex work needs preauthorization. Here is why those requests get rejected and how to get yours approved.

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CDCP Renewal: 8 Days Left, A Dentist's 5-Minute Checklist

CDCP Renewal: 8 Days Left, A Dentist's 5-Minute Checklist

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 23/05/2026

8 days until the June 1, 2026 CDCP renewal deadline. A Canadian dentist's 5-minute checklist to renew your coverage before the cutoff, with the 3 steps most people miss.

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What CDCP Actually Covers in 2026: A Dentist's Honest Guide

What CDCP Actually Covers in 2026: A Dentist's Honest Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 03/03/2026

What the Canadian Dental Care Plan covers in 2026, service by service: exclusions, co-pay math, and the rules patients don't see.

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Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) 2026: Complete Guide

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) 2026: Complete Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 28/02/2026

Everything Canadians need to know about CDCP in 2026: what's covered, what's not, renewal deadlines, co-pay by income bracket, and how to use it. Updated continuously.

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How Much Does a Dental Checkup Cost in Toronto? (2026)

How Much Does a Dental Checkup Cost in Toronto? (2026)

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/11/2025

A Bloor West Village dentist breaks down dental checkup costs in Toronto: what OHIP covers, CDCP co-pay tiers, Healthy Smiles for kids, and work benefits.

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