Provincial Dental Care Program

If you or your family earn a low income, you may be eligible to receive subsidized basic dental treatment services under the Provincial Dental Care Program.

To qualify, you and the dependent members of your family must:

• be residents of Prince Edward Island;
• have an active PEI Health Card;
• meet the income eligibility criteria, or be in receipt of financial assistance from the Department of Social Development and Housing;
• submit an application 

 

What are the eligibility criteria for Provincial Dental Care Program?

The level of coverage depends on your:
1.    Net family income (Line 23600 on your income tax return for the preceding tax year); and
2.    Family size (number of people in your family – applicant, spouse, and dependents) as filed with the Canada Revenue Agency.

* You may have to pay the laboratory fees for eligible appliances or dentures.

Families who have dental insurance must use their dental insurance coverage first. Health PEI is the payer-of-last resort.

You and other members of your family who qualify will each be issued a card by Health PEI, Dental Public Health Programs specifying the percentage of coverage you each qualify for. You are required to show this card at every dental appointment. 

 

How do I apply to the Provincial Dental Care Program? 

1. Complete the Provincial Dental Care Program Application Form. 

2. Print and sign it.  

Note:  Health PEI can only process a completed form with an original signature in ink – copy/fax is not acceptable.

3. Return the signed form to: 

Dental Health Services 
PO Box 2000
152 St. Peter’s Rd. 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

You can also request an application

In-person: 

Charlottetown                            
Four Neighborhood Centre                    
152 St. Peter’s Road, 2nd Floor                 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P8 

Summerside
Public Health Clinic
205 Linden Avenue
Summerside, PE   C1N 2K4 

By phone:

Telephone: 902-368-5460 or 1-866-368-5460 (toll-free)

 

When will I receive my eligibility card?

It may take three to four weeks for you to receive your eligibility card. Should you require dental services prior to receiving your card, notify your dental office that you have applied for the program. 
 

What will my Provincial Dental Care Program card look like?

Cards will have your first and last name as they appear on your health card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have applied but haven’t yet received a response to my application. 

Please ensure the mailing address you provided on your application matches the address on file with Medicare (PEI Health Card). To update your mailing address, call 1-800-321-5492.

If you have applied and are not eligible based on the income thresholds, you will be notified by mail. 
 

I have received my Provincial Dental Care Program eligibility card, now what? 

Now that you have your card, you can call the dental office of your choosing, inquire if they are participating in the Provincial Dental Care Program and if so, make an appointment. 

All Provincial Dental Care Program eligible services have established fees, however, in some cases there will be laboratory fees associated with your treatment. Please discuss with your dentist at time of your appointment. Our offices are unable to give you this information as it would be specific to your treatment needs. 
 

Where can I and my family receive services?

Individuals who qualify for the Provincial Dental Care Program may receive covered dental benefits from either:

Health PEI Dental Public Health Clinics at:

Charlottetown    
Four Neighborhood Clinic
152 St Peter’s Road, 2nd Floor  
Charlottetown, C1A 5P8 

Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peter’s Road  
Charlottetown, C1A 5P6  

Summerside        
Public Health Clinic
205 Linden Avenue  
Summerside, PE   C1N 2K4 

OR

Private dental offices on Prince Edward Island. View the Dental Association of Prince Edward Island directory of PEI dentists.

 

What services are covered?

The Provincial Dental Care Program covers the following dental services for eligible persons.

Dental Benefits	Frequency and/or Limitation
Examination and Diagnosis
Dental examination	Once a year
Emergency dental examination and virtual care	As required
Radiographs	A maximum limitation applies
Preventative Services
Polishing	One unit per year
Scaling	Three units per year
Pit and fissure sealant	Limited to children under the age of 18 years
Fluoride treatment	Age limitation applies, limited to once a year for participants under 18 or above 54 years of age
Appliances, mouth guard/TMJ
Protective mouth guard	Once a year, you may have to pay the lab fees
TMJ appliance	Once every two years, you may have to pay the lab fees
Repair of appliance	As required
Restoration (Fillings)/Endodontics
Fillings (dental restorations)	One restoration per tooth surface per year
Root canal treatment	Limits apply (permanent teeth numbered 3 to 3)
Oral Surgery
Dental extraction	As required
Contouring of oral tissues (alveoloplasty) with or without dental extraction)	As required
Prosthetics
New dentures	Once every 10 years, you may have to pay the lab fees, limits apply
Denture repairs	As required, you may have to pay the lab fees
Adjunctive Services
Emergency treatment of dental pain, minor procedure	As required
Referral to hospital for dental care	A maximum limitation applies
Nitrous oxide sedation (in the dental office)	A maximum limitation applies
In-clinic laboratory procedures	As required, you may have to pay the lab fees

 

I am receiving financial assistance from the Department of Social Development and Housing which covered dental, do I need to apply to the Provincial Dental Care Program? 

Yes. The Provincial Dental Care Program replaced the dental benefits that were previously provided through Social Developmental and Housing in 2021. You must apply for the Provincial Dental Care Program separately. 
 

My child was covered under the Children’s Dental Care Program, do we need to apply for the Provincial Dental Care Program? 

The Provincial Dental Care Program replaced the Children’s Dental Care Program in 2021. If your child was enrolled in the Children’s Dental Care Program prior to October 1, 2021, they were automatically enrolled in the Provincial Dental Care Program. 

If your child was not in the Children’s Dental Care Program, you will need to apply for the Provincial Dental Care program. 

How can I contact the Provincial Dental Care Program?

You can reach Dental Health Services by: 

Telephone: 902-368-5460 or 1-866-368-5460 (toll-free)
Email: dentalfax@gov.pe.ca

Mail: 
PO Box 2000
152 St. Peter’s Rd. 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8