Dental and Pharmacare

Federal benefit to help pay for oral health care for eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000. Services covered include those that keep teeth and gums healthy and treat problems that may occur. For example:

• Preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride
• Diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays
• Restorative services, including fillings
• Endodontic services, including root canal treatments
• Prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures
• Periodontal services, including deep scaling
• Oral surgery services, including extractions

The the Canadian Dental care Plan (CDCP) will only pay for oral health care services covered within the plan at the established CDCP fees. Medical transportation fees are not covered. Before receiving oral health care, clients should always ask their oral health provider about any costs that won't be covered by the plan.

There is no fee to participate in the CDCP. However, based on the adjusted family net income, CDCP client my have a co-payment. The co-payment amounts are outlined below:

• Family net income lower than $70,000: 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees.
• Family net income between $70,000 and $79,999: 60 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 40% co-payment amount by the individual
• Family net Income between $80,000 and $89,999: 40 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 60 percent co-payment amount by the individual

The Government of Canada has contracted Sun Life to manage CDCP. After applying, the information will be shared with Sun Life, who will complete the enrollment.

Visit the Sun Life website to find a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider.

• Fillings
• Crowns
• Extractions
• Root canals
• Periodontics treatments
• Full and partial dentures
• Braces
• Dental implants
• Cleanings
• Paediatric care

Funds orthodontic treatment for children in Epekwitk / PEI who have an orthodontic anomaly as a result of a cleft palate. Level of funding is 50% - 100% depending on family income and family size.

Note: Orthodontic treatment must begin before the child turns 18 years of age.

• Annual exam
• Emergency dental examination
• Virtual care
• Radiographs
• Polishing
• Scaling
• Pit and fissure sealant
• Fluoride treatment
• Protective mouth guard
• TMJ appliance
• Repair of appliance
• Dental fillings
• Root canal treatment
• Extraction
• Contouring of oral tissues (alveoloplasty) with or without dental extraction)
• New dentures
• Denture repairs
• Emergency treatment of dental pain, minor procedure
• Referral to hospital for dental care
• Nitrous oxide sedation (in the dental office)
• In-clinic laboratory procedures

• Four Neighborhood Clinic
• Sherwood Business Centre
• Public Health Clinic
• For private dental offices on PEI see the list

Provides preventative services to all children from birth to age 17. The services are provided in schools and dental health clinics in Charlottetown, Summerside and the Tignish Health Centre. Call to find out when the service will be provided in the attended school. Preventative services Includes:

• Annual oral health risk assessment
• Oral health education
• Topical fluoride application to prevent tooth decay
• Scaling and/or polishing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease by removing plaque and tartar
• Application of pit and fissure sealants on teeth to prevent tooth decay

Note: The annual risk assessment is not a substitute for a child's annual dental check up.

Effective May 1, 2025 many insulin products and oral diabetes medications are eligible for full coverage under National Pharmacare Program (NPP)

Provides eligible applicants with partial cost coverage for approved medications and supplies that are not covered by NPP, including:

• Insulin products
• Oral medications
• Urine-testing materials
• Blood strips

For the full details of the coverage, visit the website.