Dental Health Tips

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

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.

Insurance & Access
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.

Insurance & Access
CDCP Renewal 2026: What Toronto Patients Need to Know

CDCP Renewal 2026: What Toronto Patients Need to Know

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 13/05/2026

CDCP renewal opens April 15 and the plan is now open to all eligible ages. A Toronto dentist explains what's changed in 2026 and how to renew before the June 1 deadline.

Insurance & Access
Your Mouth Is the Front Door to Your Body: Oral-Systemic Health

Your Mouth Is the Front Door to Your Body: Oral-Systemic Health

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 08/05/2026

Your mouth and your body aren't separate systems. A Toronto dentist explains the oral-systemic links to heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy, and dementia, and what to do about it.

Wellness
Baby's First Tooth to First Visit: A Toronto Parent's Guide

Baby's First Tooth to First Visit: A Toronto Parent's Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 04/05/2026

When should baby's first dental visit happen? A Toronto family dentist walks through the eruption timeline, what to watch for, and exactly when to book that first appointment.

Family Dentistry
Is Your Dentist Participating in CDCP? How to Check, Province-by-Province

Is Your Dentist Participating in CDCP? How to Check, Province-by-Province

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/04/2026

70%+ of Canadian dentists now participate in CDCP. A Canadian dentist's 30-second check to verify your dental practice, plus what to ask if they're not in.

Insurance & Access