Missing an appointment under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) doesn’t automatically affect your benefits — but it’s important to understand how it may impact your care or relationship with your provider.
Here’s what to expect:
🕐 No-Show Policy Varies by Clinic
While CDCP itself doesn’t penalize missed visits, individual dental offices may:
- Charge a missed appointment fee (not covered by CDCP)
- Require 24–48 hours notice for cancellations
- Limit future bookings if multiple appointments are missed
📋 Why It Matters
- Missed appointments delay your care
- It may affect your eligibility for timely services (like cleanings or pre-authorized treatments)
- Clinics reserve time and resources — missed slots can’t always be filled
✅ What You Can Do
- Call as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule
- Ask your clinic about their cancellation policy
- Rebook promptly to stay within CDCP timelines and frequency limits
Need to Reschedule a CDCP Appointment?
No problem — we’ll work with you to find the next best time.