Dental Costs in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Prince Edward Island posts the lowest recall exam ($41) and lowest ceramic crown ($910 + lab) of any Canadian province, based on the DAPEI 2025 Abbreviated Fee Guide. A molar root canal is $1,101 and a complete denture $998–$1,147/arch. Eight of nine procedure fees are official — only implants are estimated.
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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 grid, which may be below the DAPEI guide. Even in PEI — one of Canada's most affordable provinces — a balance may remain at the 60% and 40% income tiers.
Dental costs in PEI by procedure (2026)
* = estimate (implant only — not in DAPEI abbreviated guide). All other figures are official from the DAPEI 2025 Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide. Source: Real Dental Costs analysis.
| Procedure | Prince Edward Island (CAD) | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recall exam | $41 | $58 | –$17 |
| Scaling (per unit) | $54 | $65 | –$11 |
| Composite filling (1 surface) | $191 | $205 | –$14 |
| Simple extraction | $153 | $174 | –$21 |
| Root canal (molar) | $1,101 | $1,194 | –$93 |
| Complete denture (per arch) | $1,073 | $1,140 | –$67 |
| Cast partial denture | $1,096 | $1,210 | –$114 |
| Ceramic crown | $910 | $1,065 | –$155 |
| Single implant (full) | $4,500* | $4,475 | +$25 |
PEI figures are official for all procedures except implant. Implant ($4,500) is an Atlantic Canada market estimate.*
About the DAPEI Fee Guide
The Dental Association of Prince Edward Island Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide was published January 28, 2025. It is publicly available as a PDF. Key features:
- All major procedures — exam, scaling, filling, extraction, root canal, crown, complete denture and cast partial denture — are listed with verbatim dollar amounts.
- PEI's recall exam ($41) and ceramic crown ($910) are the lowest in Canada of any publicly available provincial fee guide.
- Dentures are included in the abbreviated guide: complete denture $998–$1,147/arch; cast partial $1,081–$1,110.
- Implants are not listed in any provincial abbreviated guide. The $3,000–$6,000* range is an Atlantic Canada market estimate.
- A 2026 edition may be available — confirm with your PEI dentist, as this dataset uses the 2025 guide.
What the CDCP covers in PEI
For eligible PEI 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 PEI
- Charlottetown vs. rural PEI: most PEI dental practices are in or near Charlottetown. Rural practices tend to follow the DAPEI guide closely; Charlottetown practices are generally at guide.
- Small market: PEI has a small number of dental practices; competition is more limited than in larger provinces.
- Atlantic alignment: PEI fees align with Nova Scotia for most procedures, with PEI typically $10–$20 below NS on major procedure codes.
Explore neighboring provinces
- Dental Costs in Nova Scotia — NSDA 2026, exam $43, crown $973 (comparable)
- Dental Costs in New Brunswick — NBDS 2026, root canal $1,228 (higher than PEI)
See the full dental cost by province comparison or the CDCP coverage guide.
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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.