§01Pricing & coverage

Alberta publishes a dental fee guide that most Stony Plain clinics broadly follow. Expect roughly CAD 110–160 for a recall exam, CAD 130–220 for a basic scaling and polish, CAD 200–400 for a single-surface composite filling, and CAD 1,400–2,200 for a single-unit crown. Provincial Medicare under the Canada Health Act does not cover routine adult dental care delivered in private clinics. However, the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan, administered through Health Canada and Sun Life, now covers eligible uninsured residents under specific income thresholds, and Alberta's Dental Assistance for Seniors program subsidises qualifying older adults.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Stony Plain clinics do not operate a formal shared after-hours rota; most practices publish an emergency voicemail line that triages patients to the next business day or to an on-call partner. For acute swelling, trauma, or uncontrolled bleeding outside clinic hours, the closest emergency department is the WestView Health Centre on Boundary Road in Stony Plain itself, which handles initial stabilisation and pain control but does not provide definitive dental treatment. Severe facial trauma or airway-compromising infections are transferred to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Call 911 for any breathing difficulty, uncontrolled haemorrhage, or post-traumatic loss of consciousness.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Stony Plain dentists accept the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan?

Most independently owned clinics in town have signed on as participating providers since the CDCP expanded eligibility in 2024, but participation is voluntary and you should confirm directly when booking. Participating dentists bill Sun Life directly for the covered portion, leaving you responsible only for any co-payment based on your adjusted family net income. Coverage is limited to the federal fee schedule, which sits slightly below the Alberta provincial guide, so some clinics may charge a balance.

Is there a paediatric dental specialist in Stony Plain?

No board-certified paediatric dentist practises full-time within the town limits as of the current directory. General dentists at the listed clinics see children routinely from age one onward, and Alberta Health Services delivers school-based screening through the Edmonton Zone public health team. For complex paediatric cases requiring sedation or specialist behaviour management, referrals typically go to paediatric practices in west Edmonton or to the Stollery Children's Hospital dental service.

How far in advance should I book a routine cleaning?

Lead times in Stony Plain are noticeably shorter than in Edmonton proper. Most clinics can offer a hygiene appointment within two to four weeks for established patients and three to six weeks for new patients. Evening and Saturday slots, popular with Edmonton commuters, book out further — often six to eight weeks ahead. Emergency same-day assessment slots are usually held back daily and can be accessed by calling first thing in the morning.

Are dental X-rays bulk-billed or charged separately?

X-rays are billed as separate line items under the Alberta fee guide, not bundled into the exam fee. A standard two-bitewing series runs roughly CAD 40–65, a full periapical series CAD 100–160, and a panoramic CAD 110–170. Frequency is governed by clinical need rather than a fixed schedule, and most Stony Plain clinics follow the Canadian Dental Association guidance of bitewings every 12–24 months for low-risk adults.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed dental clinic or your physician for individual clinical decisions.