Smile – You’ve Got Options
The Dental care plan offers a range of options.
Smile – You’ve Got Options
The Dental care plan offers a range of options.
Dental Care
Through SLB Flex, you can choose the option that provides the level of coverage you need for your dental care. If you’re looking for more detailed information on your coverage, please go to Sun Life, or review the SLB Flex Benefits Policy.
Click on the sections below for more information.
Dental Care Coverage
You have three different dental care options to choose from. Note that Option 3 has a two-year lock-in period. This means you are unable to change this coverage for two years. Maximums shown are for each covered person each year. If you’re looking for more detailed information on your coverage or when you are next eligible for your next dental exam, please go to Sun Life to check out the mobile app.
| Dental Care | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual combined maximum (basic and major dental services) |
$1,500 | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Dental Care Fee Guide2 | Current year | Current year | Current year plus 20% (for basic services only) |
| Deductible | None | None | None |
| Basic dental | |||
| Services | 60% | 90% | 100% |
| Recall examinations | Every 6 months | ||
| Periodontics (scaling and root planing) |
16 units | ||
| Major dental | |||
| Services (includes dentures and implants) |
50% | 70% | 80% |
| Orthodontia | |||
| Services | No coverage | 50% (up to a $2,500 lifetime maximum) |
50% (up to a $3,500 lifetime maximum) |
Footnotes:
- If you choose dental Option 3, there is a lock-in provision, which means you cannot change your coverage for two full plan years, unless you experience a qualified life event.
- A dental care fee guide contains a summary of suggested charges for all dental services, set annually by provincial dental associations and used by Sun Life to determine the reasonable and customary charge for a service.
Dental Care Plan Features
When choosing your dental plan coverage, keep in mind what the different services include:
- Basic dental care includes services such as routine oral exams, cleaning, x-rays, tooth extractions, fillings, oral surgery and root canals. Sealants are also covered, but only for dependent children 18 years old and under.
- Major dental care includes major restorative procedures such as dentures, crowns and bridgework.
What to do About Claims
Sun Life is our Extended Health and Dental Care provider and you should submit your claims by following these steps:
- If you haven’t already, register on the Sun Life website.
- Sign up for direct deposit.
- Download the Sun Life mobile app on your smartphone.
- Submit your claims – online, on your phone or by mail.
