Dental Cost by Province in Canada (2026)
Dental fees in Canada are set province by province. In 2026 a recall exam ranges from $41 in PEI to $139 in Ontario, a molar root canal from $1,101 to $1,579, and a full implant from $3,000 to $6,100*. The CDCP can offset many costs but reimburses at its own fee grid, not the provincial guide.
Estimate your CDCP out-of-pocket cost
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) reimburses a percentage of its own established fee based on your net family income. Pick your province, income tier and procedure below.
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Province × income tier × procedure — 2026 figures in CAD
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* Estimates based on 2025–2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (CAD). Actual costs vary by province and provider; figures flagged as estimates are modelled.
Even at the under-$70,000 income tier (100% coinsurance) you can owe a balance if your dentist bills above the CDCP established fee. Implants are excluded at every income tier.
How provinces compare
The chart below shows the full single-implant cost range by province — the most variable procedure in Canada. For routine procedures, use the full table further down this page.
Low and high reflect the market range for a full single implant (fixture + abutment + crown) in CAD. Asterisk (*) = estimate. Source: Real Dental Costs analysis of 2026 provincial clinic data and fee guides.
Provincial suggested-fee guides rose 2.7–3.8% in 2026, depending on the province. Key patterns:
- Ontario consistently has the highest suggested fees across most procedures under the ODA guide.
- Atlantic provinces (PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland) are the most affordable for routine care.
- Alberta leads on scaling ($87/unit) — the highest in any public provincial guide.
- Manitoba quotes the lowest full-implant market range ($3,000–$4,500*), though these figures are estimated.
Full procedure comparison table (2026)
Point estimate = provincial average. * = estimate based on clinic sources or neighbouring-province modelling (not from a public provincial fee guide).
| Province | Exam | Scaling | Filling | Extraction | Root Canal | Denture | Partial | Crown | Implant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $139 | $68 | $342 | $218 | $1,498 | $1,398 | $1,005 | $1,399 | $4,583 |
| Quebec | $88 | $60* | $220* | $170 | $1,200* | $1,750* | $1,350* | $1,500* | $4,400* |
| British Columbia | $63 | $60* | $220 | $185 | $1,196 | $2,000* | $1,450* | $1,104 | $4,250* |
| Alberta | $81 | $87 | $211 | $175 | $1,355 | $1,325* | $1,150* | $1,073 | $4,750* |
| Manitoba | $58* | $60* | $225* | $145 | $1,550* | $1,150* | $1,250* | $1,675* | $3,750* |
| Saskatchewan | $44 | $54* | $225* | $175* | $1,200* | $2,000* | $1,350* | $1,163* | $4,000* |
| Nova Scotia | $43 | $56 | $205 | $162* | $1,128 | $1,074 | $1,220 | $973 | $4,500* |
| New Brunswick | $82* | $73* | $185* | $169 | $1,228 | $1,027 | $1,288 | $1,059 | $4,500* |
| Prince Edward Island | $41 | $54 | $191 | $153 | $1,101 | $1,073 | $1,096 | $910 | $4,500* |
| Newfoundland | $60 | $77 | $208* | $183* | $1,150* | $1,200* | $1,300* | $1,150* | $4,850* |
| National avg | $58 | $65 | $205 | $174 | $1,194 | $1,140 | $1,210 | $1,065 | $4,475 |
Filling = 1-surface composite. Denture = complete denture per arch. Partial = cast partial denture. Implant = full single implant (fixture + abutment + crown).
What the CDCP changes
The Canadian Dental Care Plan covers many of these procedures for eligible Canadians with net family income under $90,000. Key rules that affect your out-of-pocket:
- Income tiers: under $70,000 = 100% of the CDCP fee; $70,000–$79,999 = 60%; $80,000–$89,999 = 40%.
- Implants are excluded at every income level — these remain fully out-of-pocket.
- Crowns and cast partial dentures require pre-authorization before your appointment.
- Balance billing: the CDCP pays its established rate, which may be below your dentist's actual charge. You pay the difference.
Explore by province
Ontario
ODA 2026 — exam $96–$182, root canal $1,417–$1,579
Quebec
ACDQ 2025 — exam $61–$114, implant $3,400–$5,400*
British Columbia
BCDA 2026 — exam $63, root canal $1,196
Alberta
ADA 2026 — exam $81, scaling $87/unit (highest in Canada)
Manitoba
MDA 2026 — most fees estimated, implant $3,000–$4,500*
Saskatchewan
CDSS 2026 — exam $44, most fees estimated
Nova Scotia
NSDA 2026 — exam $43, crown $973 (among Canada's lowest)
New Brunswick
NBDS 2026 — root canal $1,228, denture $1,027/arch
Prince Edward Island
DAPEI 2025 — exam $41 and crown $910, lowest in Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador
NLDHA 2026 — exam $60, scaling $77; most fees estimated
Frequently asked questions
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Independent dental pricing research — figures verified against provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, etc.) and the CDCP coverage rules published on canada.ca. Pricing/market research, not medical or dental advice.