# Dentists that accept the CDCP in St. John's

> 7 dental clinics in St. John's, NL say on their own website that they accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Hours, phone numbers and the page each says i

Canonical: https://canadiandentist.ca/newfoundland-and-labrador/st-johns/cdcp-dentists

7 dental clinics in St. John's, NL say on their own website that they accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Each card links to the page it says it on, read October 25, 2026.

Not every clinic that accepts the plan says so online, and the official Sun Life search doesn't list every provider either. Before you book, ask the clinic to confirm it bills Sun Life directly and what it charges above the CDCP fee.

## Clinics

- [City Smiles Dentistry (Dr Umer Shah Dr Kristin Fong)](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/city-smiles-dentistry-dr-umer-shah-dr-kristin-fong-st-johns) - Dentist · 120 Torbay Rd suit w250 · (709) 722-8331 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://citysmilesnl.ca/faq))
- [Dr Umer Shah](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/dr-umer-shah-st-johns) - Dentist · 120 Torbay Rd · (709) 722-8331 · Hours listed. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://citysmilesnl.ca/faq))
- [SnuggleTooth ( The Dental Hygiene Associates )](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/snuggletooth-the-dental-hygiene-associates-st-johns) - Dental Hygiene Clinic · 325 Freshwater Rd · (709) 738-8410 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://www.snuggletooth.ca/faq))
- [Southern Shore Dental](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/southern-shore-dental-st-johns) - Dentist · 484 Main Rd · (709) 705-8207 · Hours listed · Emergencies · Implants. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://www.southernshoredental.com/site/patients))
- [Stavanger Dental](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/stavanger-dental-st-johns) - Dentist · 397 Stavanger Dr · (709) 754-0423 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://www.stavangerdental.ca/))
- [The Dentists At Galway](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/the-dentists-at-galway-st-johns) - Dentist · 47 Danny Dr C7-1 · (709) 754-2243 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://thedentistsatgalway.com/new-patients/))
- [Wade Abbott Dentistry and Associates](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/wade-abbott-dentistry-and-associates-st-johns) - Dentist · 291 Old Placentia Rd · (709) 745-9233 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://wadeabbottdentistry.ca/))

### Nearby, within 15 km

- [Simply Dental Hygiene](https://canadiandentist.ca/dentist/simply-dental-hygiene-paradise) - Dental Hygiene Clinic (Paradise, 7.7 km) · 1641 Topsail Rd · (709) 764-0225 · Hours listed · Evenings. Accepts CDCP: per the clinic's site, October 25, 2026 ([source](https://simplydentalhygiene.ca/))

## The CDCP in St. John's: questions

### Which dentists in St. John's accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

7 clinics say on their own website that they accept CDCP patients, including City Smiles Dentistry (Dr Umer Shah Dr Kristin Fong), Dr Umer Shah, SnuggleTooth ( The Dental Hygiene Associates ), Southern Shore Dental, Stavanger Dental and 2 more. Others may too, since not every clinic says so online.

### Who qualifies for the CDCP?

Canadian residents with an adjusted family net income under $90,000 who have no access to dental insurance, and who filed a tax return for the previous year. Under $70,000 there is no co-payment; $70,000 to $79,999 pays 40% of the CDCP fee, and $80,000 to $89,999 pays 60%.

### Can a CDCP dentist charge me more than the plan pays?

Yes. A clinic can charge more than the CDCP established fee and bill you the difference, on top of any co-payment. Ask what you will owe before treatment.

Plan facts from canada.ca, checked October 24, 2026.

## Related

- [The CDCP, explained](https://canadiandentist.ca/guides/canadian-dental-care-plan-dentists)
- [All dentists in St. John's](https://canadiandentist.ca/newfoundland-and-labrador/st-johns)
