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Dental Costs in New Brunswick (2026)

Name: New Brunswick dental costs by procedure (NBDS 2026)
Creator: Real Dental Costs
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Under the NBDS 2026 GP Abbreviated Fee Guide (up 2.71% from 2025), a molar root canal costs $1,228.22, a ceramic crown $1,059.09 + lab, and a complete denture $1,027.15/arch. These are verbatim NBDS 2026 prices. The recall exam ($82*) is estimated — the 2026 exam code was not published verbatim.

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Income tier × procedure — 2026 NBDS guide figures in CAD

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Procedure

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$1,399

Typical provincial fee

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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.

The CDCP reimburses at its own established fee, which may be below the NBDS guide price. If your NB dentist bills at guide, a balance may remain even at the 100% income tier.

Dental costs in New Brunswick by procedure (2026)

New Brunswick Dental Costs by Procedure (NBDS 2026, CAD)

* = estimated (exam, scaling, filling, implant). All other figures are verbatim from the NBDS 2026 GP Abbreviated Fee Guide. Source: Real Dental Costs analysis.

Recall exam$82 – $82

$82

Scaling (per unit)$72 – $74

$73

Composite filling (1 surface)$160 – $210

$185

Simple extraction$169 – $169

$169

Root canal (molar)$1,228 – $1,228

$1,228

Complete denture (per arch)$1,027 – $1,027

$1,027

Cast partial denture$1,288 – $1,288

$1,288

Ceramic crown$1,059 – $1,059

$1,059

Single implant (full)$3,000 – $6,000

$4,500

Low–HighAverage

Procedure	New Brunswick (CAD)	National Avg	Difference
Recall exam	$82*	$58	+$24
Scaling (per unit)	$73*	$65	+$8
Composite filling (1 surface)	$185*	$205	–$20
Simple extraction	$169	$174	–$5
Root canal (molar)	$1,228	$1,194	+$34
Complete denture (per arch)	$1,027	$1,140	–$113
Cast partial denture	$1,288	$1,210	+$78
Ceramic crown	$1,059	$1,065	–$6
Single implant (full)	$4,500*	$4,475	+$25

Figures marked * are estimated or indexed from 2025 values. Official figures: extraction, root canal, denture, partial denture, crown.

About the NBDS GP Abbreviated Fee Guide

The New Brunswick Dental Society GP Abbreviated Fee Guide is published each year and is publicly available from nbdent.ca. The 2026 edition took effect February 2026 with a 2.71% increase above 2025. Key facts:

Extraction, root canal, complete denture, cast partial denture and crown all have verbatim 2026 prices in the public guide.
Recall exam and scaling: the 2026 exam code was not published verbatim in the abbreviated guide at time of research. Figures are estimated by applying the 2.71% index to 2025 values.
Composite filling ($160–$210):* the filling range is estimated from the 2025 NB guide and the 2.71% index.
Implants: not listed in any provincial abbreviated guide; the $3,000–$6,000* range is an Atlantic Canada market estimate.

What the CDCP covers in New Brunswick

For eligible NB residents with net family income under $90,000:

No pre-authorization: recall exams, scaling (within frequency limits), composite fillings, simple extractions, standard root canals.
Pre-authorization required: ceramic crowns, cast partial dentures.
Excluded entirely: implants, implant-supported crowns, bone grafts.

Income tiers: under $70,000 = 100% of CDCP fee; $70,000–$79,999 = 60%; $80,000–$89,999 = 40%.

Why dental prices vary within New Brunswick

Moncton and Fredericton vs. rural NB: larger centres may bill above the NBDS guide; rural practices tend to follow guide closely.
Cast partial denture anomaly: NB's cast partial ($1,288) is one of the highest officially listed in Atlantic Canada — above Ontario's guide average.
Atlantic comparison: NB and NS fees are similar overall; NB's denture fee is slightly above NS's, while NB's crown is slightly above NS's as well.

Explore neighboring provinces

Dental Costs in Nova Scotia — NSDA 2026, exam $43, crown $973
Dental Costs in Quebec — ACDQ 2025, exam $61–$114

See the full dental cost by province comparison or the CDCP coverage guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist cost in New Brunswick?

Under the NBDS 2026 GP Abbreviated Fee Guide (2.71% increase), a simple extraction costs $168.58, a molar root canal $1,228.22, a complete denture $1,027.15 per arch, a cast partial denture $1,288.47, and a ceramic crown $1,059.09. The recall exam and scaling are estimated at $82* and $72–$74* per unit.

What is the NBDS fee guide?

The New Brunswick Dental Society publishes a GP Abbreviated Fee Guide, effective February 2026 (2.71% increase from 2025). It lists most common procedures including dentures at code level. The guide is publicly available as a PDF from nbdent.ca.

Does the CDCP cover dental in New Brunswick?

Yes. Eligible New Brunswickers with net family income under $90,000 receive CDCP benefits. Coverage follows national rules: standard exams and root canals without pre-authorization, crowns and cast partials with pre-authorization, implants excluded.

How does New Brunswick compare to Nova Scotia for dental costs?

Across most procedures the two provinces are similar. New Brunswick's crown ($1,059) and denture ($1,027/arch) fees are slightly above Nova Scotia's ($973). The recall exam is higher in NB ($82* estimated) than NS ($43 official), though the NB figure is estimated. Both provinces are well below Ontario's ODA guide.

Are New Brunswick dental fees official or estimated?

Most major procedure fees for New Brunswick are official from the NBDS 2026 guide (extraction, root canal, dentures, crown). The recall exam ($82*) and scaling ($72–$74*) are estimated because the 2026 exam code was not found verbatim — the 2025 value was used with the 2.71% index applied.

Researched & verified by the Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team

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.

Reviewed: June 18, 2026How we verify our data

Data Methodology & Sources

The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team compiles pricing data from provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, Alberta DA, NSDA, NBDS, DAPEI and others, 2025–2026) and the official CDCP coverage and guide pages on canada.ca. The full per-province dataset is published openly (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20744781). Figures marked as estimates are modelled from neighbouring-province guides where a guide is members-only.

Pricing & Research Disclaimer: Real Dental Costs publishes independent dental pricing and market-research data for informational purposes only. It is not medical or dental advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation, and it is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or the CDCP. Costs vary by provider and province — always confirm coverage with Sun Life and get an exact quote from a licensed dentist.