Dental Costs in Pennsylvania
Residents of Pennsylvania often pay different rates than the national average. From supervised student clinics at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Philadelphia, founded 1878) to private practices, this guide breaks down real 2026 prices for implants, veneers, braces and routine care.
Based on Cost of Living Index (99) and local competition.
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Dental Treatment Costs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has an average cost of living with an index of 99, directly affecting dental procedure prices. The average cost of dental implants in Pennsylvania is $4,620, which is 3% above the national average of $4,507. Based on our 2026 analysis, Pennsylvania is considered a moderately priced market for dental care.
Our verified data covers 5 major cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and more. The most competitively priced city is Erie, where implants average $3,200. Residents of Pennsylvania can access University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Philadelphia, founded 1878) for reduced rates through supervised student clinics, or explore programs like MOM-n-PA — Pennsylvania Dental Foundation Mission of Mercy for financial assistance.
Dental insurance coverage in Pennsylvania includes options such as Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Dental — limited adult benefit (exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, dentures, extractions; some services require a Benefit Limit Exception). Many residents supplement insurance with dental savings plans or financing.
2026 Procedure Price List
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Observed low–average–high across the 5 Pennsylvania cities tracked in our open dataset (DOI). No estimated ranges.
Dental implants in Pennsylvania: cash price vs what Medicaid pays
Pennsylvania pairs a relatively high dentist Medicaid-acceptance rate (51.1%, second among the 16) with a sizeable dental-desert footprint (31 of 67 counties, 46%), and its 185-code fee schedule (effective 2026-08-01) still does not reach any of the four implant codes. Cash prices average $4,620, from $3,200 in Erie to $4,200 in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania's official Medicaid dental fee schedule (185 codes, effective 2026-08-01) has no line for D6010, D6056, D6058 or D6190: the program does not price implant placement, the abutment or the implant crown at all.
Adult Medicaid dental in Pennsylvania (extensive adult dental benefit): Pennsylvania Medicaid covers a broad set of adult dental services (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and usually dentures), but dental implants are generally not a covered benefit; a few programs approve them only when medically necessary with prior authorization. Verify the current covered-services list and any annual cap with the state Medicaid office.
Tracked city averages, single implant: Erie $3,200 / Harrisburg $3,400 / Allentown $3,500 / Pittsburgh $3,800 / Philadelphia $4,200.
Sources: Real Dental Costs observed single-implant series (51 state markets, 2026); official Pennsylvania Medicaid dental fee schedule (effective 2026-08-01); HHS/CMS T-MSIS Medicaid provider spending 2018-2024; HRSA dental HPSA designations (our dental-deserts atlas). Market data, not medical advice.
Can't pay these prices? See the free and low-cost options in Pennsylvania — dental school clinics, sliding-scale health centers, the real adult Medicaid benefit, Mission of Mercy events and Donated Dental Services — in our state program finder for Pennsylvania.
What insurance actually pays on Pennsylvania prices
Carriers publish an annual maximum but never the procedure price it has to absorb. Our Pennsylvania fact sheet applies the tier structure and the cap to the figures above, alongside Medicaid acceptance and county-level shortage data — and it downloads as a citable PDF.
Financial Aid in Pennsylvania
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Dental Schools
Reduced rates available at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Philadelphia, founded 1878), University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (founded 1896), Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (Philadelphia, founded 1863).
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State Grants
Check eligibility for MOM-n-PA — Pennsylvania Dental Foundation Mission of Mercy for medically necessary procedures.
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Insurance Authority
Regulated by Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA, est. 1868) & Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Programs: Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Dental — limited adult benefit (exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, dentures, extractions; some services require a Benefit Limit Exception), Delta Dental of Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dental implants cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, dental implants average $4,620. This is 3% higher than the national average. University clinics like University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Philadelphia, founded 1878) often offer reduced rates.
Are there dental grants in Pennsylvania?
Yes, residents of Pennsylvania may qualify for programs like MOM-n-PA — Pennsylvania Dental Foundation Mission of Mercy or charitable care through the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA, est. 1868).
Does Medicaid cover dental work in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, Medicaid offers what we classify as extensive adult dental coverage — preventive and restorative services such as exams, cleanings, fillings and, depending on the state, crowns, root canals or dentures, within state limits. Children under 21 are covered under the federal EPSDT mandate. Implants and veneers are generally not covered; confirm current rules with your state Medicaid office.
City Price Breakdown
| City | Implants | Clinics | vs State Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| PittsburghImplants: $3,800 | $3,800 | 198 | -18% |
| ErieImplants: $3,200 | $3,200 | 45 | -31% |
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How Pennsylvania compares nationally
See where Pennsylvania lands in the 2026 State of US Dental Costs report, denture prices ranked across all 51 markets, or download the open US Dental Cost Index behind these figures.
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