LONDON, Ontario, November 2026. As many Ontarians check what is left on their workplace dental benefits before the January 1 reset, Longo Dentistry, a family practice in Old East Village, is reminding residents who have no dental insurance at all that they may qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with applications open for the 2026-27 benefit year.
The CDCP is a federal program that helps cover the cost of dental care for Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and meet an income threshold. Unlike most workplace plans, it runs on a benefit year from July 1 to June 30, and care received before coverage starts is not reimbursed retroactively. That makes applying before a problem appears important.
To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian residents for tax purposes, must not have access to dental insurance, and must have filed a tax return for the previous year. Applications can be made through My Service Canada Account, at Canada.ca, or by phone at 1-833-537-4342. Our CDCP guide walks through the steps.
Longo Dentistry accepts the CDCP with direct billing, so the practice bills the plan for covered services and patients do not pay the full cost up front and wait for reimbursement. Depending on family income, patients may be responsible for a portion of the cost, which the practice reviews before treatment begins.
Patients who do have a workplace plan can read the practice’s guide to using dental benefits before December 31.
The practice, located at 1221 Dundas Street, Unit 1, offers general and family dentistry, cosmetic services including Invisalign and veneers, and emergency care, with Saturday appointments and one weekday evening. Book an appointment online.
About Longo Dentistry
Longo Dentistry is a family and cosmetic dental practice in Old East Village, London, Ontario. The practice provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic and emergency dental care for patients of all ages and accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan with direct billing.
Contact: Longo Dentistry, 1221 Dundas Street, Unit 1, London, ON N5W 3B1. (519) 455-1221
