Understanding Your Dental Insurance in Edmonton

Figuring out yours shouldn't be on you to guess

“Covered under most plans” shows up throughout this site, and it’s worth explaining what that actually means. Dental insurance in Edmonton varies by provider and by plan.

If you’ve ever wondered, “does my insurance cover a filling?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear, and the honest answer is: it depends on your plan, so we’ll find out for you rather than asking you to decode the fine print yourself.

What "covered under most plans" means in practice

Every insurance plan is a little different: different annual maximums, different percentages covered, different rules about what counts as preventive versus major work. That’s dental insurance coverage explained the way it should be, plainly, and specific to you. Rather than asking you to interpret your policy, our team checks your coverage directly and explains it back to you in plain language, before anything is booked.

Direct Billing

How does direct billing work?

We direct bill to all insurances, including private employer insurances (ex. Alberta Blue Cross, Sunlife, GroupSource, Canada Life, etc) as well as government insurances (LIHB, CDCP, and NIHB). We follow the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide in order to help keep our costs as affordable as possible.

Either way, you’ll know exactly what to expect before your appointment, not after.

Your Coverage

Highly recommended treatments, other options, and your coverage

For anything we’ve recommended as a treatment, we’ll walk you through what your plan covers before you make your decision to book or wait, not after you’re already in the chair. You’ll never be guessing what a treatment will actually cost you out of pocket.

If you’re not sure what your plan covers, that’s a normal starting point, not something you need to have figured out before you call. We’ll ask the right questions and get you a real answer, usually before you’ve even booked your visit.

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Brooke Curd

This clinic has been nothing but amazing! They have a “homey” feeling to the clinic so there is not this huge wave of anxiety as you are entering the building. The staff are very welcoming, the dental assistants and Dr.Chin are very amazing, very kind, and very gentle. They have done such an amazing job with my daughter as well as myself. I will continue to keep coming back😊

Kerri Koster

I am an anxious dental patient. Went to Norwood on a recommendation and am grateful I did. This family office (too many are owned by big coros) made me feel safe and in good hands. Never ever has a dentist's office cared so much about what makes the experience good for me. They truly live up to the values they advertise. Highly recommend!

David Helm

We took our 4-year old son for a checkup at Norwood Dental and he loved it. His review: "They tickled my teeth, I got to choose bubblegum flavour AND I got a green goblin toy. I really like my present, everyone was so nice. I want to go this dentist again with Mom". We'll be back, I can't recommend Norwood Dental highly enough.

Sarah H

This is far and away the best dental practice I've ever experienced. I'm incredibly impressed by the measures the staff take to ensure your visit is as comfortable and successful as possible.

Daytona Marusiak

So grateful to have found this clinic and Dr Chin. Him and his wife Amanda go above and beyond in their care, the environment is always so welcoming, each person does their very best in their role. I suffered from dental problems for years, in and out of a clinic that seemed to care more about a paycheque than helping, but Dr chin is the complete opposite. Myself and my son had all of our dental work completed and up to date within only a couple months of consistent appointments. My dental anxiety has gone from a 10 to almost falling asleep in the chair. I am so thankful. Thank you again Norwood dental.

Rebel Refinishing

Best dentist experience ever ! Every single staff member at Norwood is amazing, they make you feel so comfortable and taken care of ! Dr.Chin is so kind, honest, explains everything ; and never pressures you to get extra dental work that isn’t necessary. Can’t recommend enough!

Ned Yeung

Really great dental experience

Emily “Wishful Thinker” Laput

I consistently feel comfortable and at ease when I receive outstanding dental hygiene and services. Tony, the hygienist, is excellent, and Emily, the dentist, is exceptional. I have complete confidence in their ability to care for my entire family. From the welcoming receptionist to the attentive hygienist, assistant, and doctors, everyone genuinely shows compassion and goes out of their way to ensure I feel comfortable and supported. This clinic consistently exceeds our expectations with its kindness and dedicated care.

Ready to find out what's covered?

We’re open seven days a week, with evening appointments Monday to Friday, so getting a straight answer about your coverage doesn’t mean rearranging your day.