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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 99/2023 Made: June 6, 2023 Filed: June 7, 2023 Polling District Order: Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Order dated June 6, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10935 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s to alter the number of councillors and to alter the boundaries of polling districts Before: Jennifer L. Nicholson, CPA, CA, Member Order The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on May 18, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1.

The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at five (5); 2. The number of councillors is set at five (5); 3. The boundaries of the polling districts are approved as outlined in the application and as shown on the digital maps attached to this Order; and 4.

All provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act and any other Acts of the Province of Nova Scotia applying to the preparation for and holding of the regular election of councillors of the Municipality in the year 2024 will be complied with as if the above-noted changes had been made on the first day of March, 2024, but for all other purposes, such changes shall take effect on the first day of the first meeting of the Council after the election of councillors for the year 2024. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 6th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 294

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 100/2023 Made: June 5, 2023 Filed: June 7, 2023 Polling District Order: Municipality of the County of Colchester Order dated June 5, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10877 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the County of Colchester to confirm the number of councillors and to alter the boundaries of polling districts Before: M. Kathleen McManus, K.C., Member Order The Municipality of the County of Colchester filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on June 2, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1.

The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at eleven (11); 2. The number of councillors is set at eleven (11); 3. The boundaries of the polling districts are approved as outlined in the application and as shown on the digital maps attached to this Order; and 4.

All provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act and any other Acts of the Province of Nova Scotia applying to the preparation for and holding of the regular election of councillors of the Municipality in the year 2024 will be complied with as if the above-noted changes had been made on the first day of March, 2024, but for all other purposes, such changes shall take effect on the first day of the first meeting of the Council after the election of councillors for the year 2024. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 5th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 301

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 101/2023 Made: June 7, 2023 Filed: June 8, 2023 Polling District Order: Municipality of the County of Pictou Order dated June 7, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10934 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the County of Pictou to confirm the number of councillors and to confirm the boundaries of polling districts Before: Julia E. Clark, LL.B., Panel Chair Bruce H. Fisher, MPA, CPA, CMA, Member M.

Kathleen McManus, K.C., Member Order The Municipality of the County of Pictou filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on April 28, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1. The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at twelve (12); 2. The number of councillors is set at twelve (12); 3. The boundaries of the polling districts are approved as outlined in the application and as shown on the digital maps attached to this Order; and 4.

All provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act and any other Acts of the Province of Nova Scotia applying to the preparation for and holding of the regular election of councillors of the Municipality in the year 2024 will be complied with as if the above-noted changes had been made on the first day of March, 2024, but for all other purposes, such changes shall take effect on the first day of the first meeting of the Council after the election of councillors for the year 2024. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 7th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 314

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 102/2023 Made: June 7, 2023 Filed: June 8, 2023 Polling District Order: Municipality of the County of Cumberland Order dated June 6, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10947 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the County of Cumberland to confirm the number of councillors and boundaries of polling districts Before: Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair Order The Municipality of the County of Cumberland filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on June 5, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1.

The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at eight (8); 2. The number of councillors is set at eight (8); [and] 3. The existing boundaries of the polling districts are confirmed as outlined on the digital maps previously approved by the Board in Matter M09530 (2020 NSUARB 58) dated April 16, 2020, and as amended by the Board’s Amending Order, dated October 13, 2021. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 7th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 328

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Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10892 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth to confirm the number of councillors and to alter the boundaries of polling districts Before: Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair Order The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on May 26, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1.

The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at seven (7); 2. The number of councillors is set at seven (7); 3. The boundaries of the polling districts are approved as outlined in the application and as shown on the digital maps attached to this Order; and 4.

All provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act and any other Acts of the Province of Nova Scotia applying to the preparation for and holding of the regular election of councillors of the Municipality in the year 2024 will be complied with as if the above-noted changes had been made on the first day of March, 2024, but for all other purposes, such changes shall take effect on the first day of the first meeting of the Council after the election of councillors for the year 2024. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 7th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 329

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 104/2023 Made: June 7, 2023 Filed: June 8, 2023 Polling District Order: Municipality of the County of Kings Order dated June 7, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10918 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the County of Kings to confirm the number of councillors and to alter the boundaries of polling districts Before: Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair Richard J. Melanson, LL.B., Member M.

Kathleen McManus, K.C., Member Order The Municipality of the County of Kings filed an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its Decision on May 12, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that: 1. The number of polling districts for the Municipality is set at nine (9); 2. The number of councillors is set at nine (9); 3. The boundaries of the polling districts are approved as outlined in the application and as shown on the digital maps attached to this Order; and 4.

All provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act and any other Acts of the Province of Nova Scotia applying to the preparation for and holding of the regular election of councillors of the Municipality in the year 2024 will be complied with as if the above-noted changes had been made on the first day of March, 2024, but for all other purposes, such changes shall take effect on the first day of the first meeting of the Council after the election of councillors for the year 2024. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 7th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 338

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Section 10 of

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Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated July 14, 2022, pursuant to

Section 10 of

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Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act, is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that Sections 5 to 9 of

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An Act to Amend

Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act , do come into force on and not before June 9, 2023. L.S. Canada Province of Nova Scotia Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada, and His Other Realms and Territories, KING, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. To all [to] whom these presents shall come, or whom the same may in any wise concern, Greeting! A Proclamation

Whereas in and by

Section 10 of

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An Act to Amend

Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act, it is enacted as follows: 10 Sections 5 to 9 come into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. And

Whereas it is deemed expedient that Sections 5 to 9 of

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An Act to Amend

Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act , do come into force on and not before June 9, 2023; Now Know Ye That We, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, do by this Our Proclamation order and declare that Sections 5 to 9 of

Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2018,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act , do come into force on and not before June 9, 2023, of which all persons concerned are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. In Testimony Whereof We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Nova Scotia to be hereunto affixed; Witness, Our Trusty and Well Beloved, Arthur J.

LeBlanc, Chancellor of Our Order of Nova Scotia, one of Our Counsel learned in the law in the Province of Nova Scotia, Lieutenant Governor in and of Our Province of Nova Scotia; Given at Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 9th day of June in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-three and in the First year of Our Reign; 349

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 By Command: PROVINCIAL SECRETARY ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTER OF JUSTICE N.S. Reg. 106/2023 Made: March 18, 2022 Approved: June 9, 2023 Filed: June 9, 2023 Psychologists Regulations–amendment Order in Council 2023-158 dated June 9, 2023 Amendment to regulations made by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 9 of the Psychologists Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated June 24, 2022, and pursuant to

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Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2000, the Psychologists Act, is pleased to approve amendments made by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology to the Psychologists Regulations, N.S. Reg. 70/2002, made by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-257 dated May 31, 2002, in the manner set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after June 9, 2023.

Schedule “A” I hereby certify that at a duly convened meeting of the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology held on March 18, 2022, the Board carried a motion to amend the Psychologists Regulations, N.S. Reg. 70/2002, made by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-257 dated May 31, 2002, in the manner set out in the attached. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 27 day of April, 2022. sgd. Gordon Butler name: Dr. Gordon Butler title: Registrar Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology Amendment to the Psychologists Regulations made by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology under

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a) renumbering Sections 14 to 16 as Sections 13 to 15; and (

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Section 15: Appeal of Registration Decisions

Definitions for Sections 17 to 29 16 In Sections 17 to 29, “appeal” means a review of a registration decision set out in

Section 16B of the Act; and “appellant” means a person seeking review of a registration decision made by the Board; Registration Appeal Committee composition and voting 17

(1) The Registration Appeal Committee consists of at least all of the following members: (a) 2 registered psychologists; (b) 1 person, appointed by the Governor in Council, who is not currently and has never been any of the following: (

i) a member of the Board, (ii) a registered psychologist, (iii) a candidate.

(2) A quorum of the Registration Appeal Committee consists of any 3 members of the Committee.

(3) A decision of the Registration Appeal Committee on an appeal requires the majority vote of the quorum of the committee that is considering the appeal.

(4) A member of the Registration Appeal Committee must not participate in a proceeding that is an appeal of a registration decision in which they participated. Proceedings before Registration Appeal Committee 18

(1) The members of the Registration Appeal Committee may waive notice of any meeting or proceeding of the committee.

(2) A proceeding of the Registration Appeal Committee is not invalidated because a member of the committee fails to receive notice of the proceeding or the meeting at which the proceeding takes place and nothing precludes the members from waiving notice of the proceeding or meeting.

(3) If the term of office of any person sitting on the Registration Appeal Committee expires during a proceeding of the committee, the Chair of the committee may extend the person’s term of office until the proceeding concludes.

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an appeal from a registration decision of the Board must be heard by the Registration Appeal Committee. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a request for relicensing under

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(1) An appeal must be made in writing to the Registrar no later than 30 days after the date the Board’s decision is sent to the applicant.

(2) An appeal must stipulate the grounds for the appeal.

(3) An appellant must pay the applicable fee.

(4) The fee paid under subsection (3) must be refunded to the appellant if the appeal results in any of the following: (

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c) removing conditions, limitations or restrictions. Information provided to Registration Appeal Committee and appellant 21 Within a reasonable time after receiving an appeal, the Registrar must provide the Registration Appeal Committee and the appellant with all of the following: (

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f) amending or permitting the amendment of any document filed in connection with the appeal hearing.

(2) The Registration Appeal Committee may determine whether an appeal hearing must be conducted through written submissions, or whether the parties will have an opportunity to appear before the Registration Appeal Committee to present evidence or submissions. Time and place of appeal hearing 23 If the Registration Appeal Committee determines that the parties have an opportunity to appear at an appeal hearing, the Registration Appeal Committee must fix a reasonable time and place for the appeal hearing.

Notice of appeal hearing to parties 24 At least 14 days before the date set for an appeal hearing at which the parties have an opportunity to appear, the Registrar must provide written notice of the hearing to the parties. Conduct of appeal hearing 25

(1) The parties to an appeal hearing are the Board and the appellant.

(2) In an appeal hearing, the parties have the right to all of the following: (

a) representation by legal counsel; (

b) if the parties have an opportunity to appear, the opportunity to present evidence and to make submissions; (

c) disclosure of all relevant information and documents.

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), none of the following evidence is admissible at an appeal hearing unless the opposing party has been given the specified opportunity or information at least 10 days before the date of the appeal hearing: (

a) for written or documentary evidence, an opportunity to examine the evidence; (

b) for expert evidence, a copy of the expert’s written report or, if there is no written report, a written

summary of the evidence and the expert’s qualifications; (

c) for witnesses’ testimony, if the Registration Appeal Committee authorizes the attendance of witnesses, the identity of the witnesses.

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(1) The Registration Appeal Committee must render its decision with reasons within a reasonable time after (

a) the appeal hearing concludes, for an appeal hearing at which the parties had an opportunity to appear; or (

b) it completes its review of the written evidence and written submissions, for an appeal hearing conducted by written submissions.

(2) The Registration Appeal Committee may make any decision the Registrar or the Board could have made with respect to the appellant’s application, and may do any of the following: (

a) order the imposition of conditions, limitations or restrictions on the appellant’s certificate of registration; (

b) assess any costs to be paid by the appellant.

(3) Other than a refund of the fee under subsection 20(4), an appellant is not entitled to any costs for an appeal.

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b) and subsection (3), “costs” includes all of the following: (

a) expenses incurred by the Board in the application process; (

b) expenses incurred by the Board for the activities of the Registration Appeal Committee; (

c) the Board’s solicitor and client costs, including disbursements and HST, relating to the application and the appeal, including those of Board counsel and counsel for the Registration Appeal Committee; (

d) fees for retaining a court reporter and preparing transcripts of the proceedings; (

e) travel costs and reasonable expenses of any witnesses, including expert witnesses, required to appear for the appeal; (

f) additional costs resulting from an appellant causing the postponement of an appeal hearing.

(5) The committee must send a copy of its decision to the appellant and the Board.

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Part II. Current and historical Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices are available for inspection in person at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations and can be viewed on the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s website at the following address: https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/mandates/gasoline-diesel-pricing .] N.S.

Reg. 108/2023 Made: May 15, 2023 and June 9, 2023 Filed: June 13, 2023 Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations–amendment Order in Council 2023-166 dated June 9, 2023 Amendment to regulations made by Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 17(2) of the Health Services and Insurance Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated May 19, 2023, is pleased (

a) effective on and after June 9, 2023, and pursuant to

Section 8 of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, to approve the Minister of Health and Wellness entering into an agreement with the Nova Scotia Dental Association in respect of the tariff of fees for insured dental services provided to residents of Nova Scotia, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, subject to such amendments as do not materially change the agreement; (

b) effective on and after July 4, 2023, and pursuant to subsection 17(2) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, to amend the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations, N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, in the manner set forth in

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation; (

c) effective on and after July 4, 2023, and pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, to approve the authorization by the Minister of Health and Wellness of payments in respect of the amended tariff referred to in clause (b); and (

d) effective on and after June 9, and pursuant to

Section 8 of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, to approve the Minister of Health and Wellness entering into an agreement with the Nova Scotia Dental Association in respect of a licence to use certain 355

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 intellectual property in the administration of insured dental services, in the form set forth in

Schedule “C” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, subject to such amendments as do not materially change the agreement. Order In the matter of clause 13(1)(

c) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act and In the matter of an amendment to the tariff of fees established by the Minister of Health and Wellness pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) of the Health Services and Insurance Act with respect to insured dental services I, Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, hereby (

a) amend the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations , N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, in the manner set forth in the attached

Schedule “B”; and (

b) authorize payments in respect of the amended tariff. This Order is effective on and after the date that the amendments in respect of the tariff set forth in

Schedule “B” are made by the Governor in Council. Dated and made at Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, May 15, 2023. sgd. Michelle Thompson Honourable Michelle Thompson Minister of Health and Wellness

Schedule “B” Amendment to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council under subsection 17(2) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act

Schedule A—Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Program to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations , N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, is amended by repealing the row beginning with “2. Caries prevention service—(Oral hygiene instruction/plaque control, including brushing and/or flossing and/or embrasure cleaning, including for MSI rubber cup polishing and minor scaling procedures)” under the heading “Preventive 356

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Services, Other” under the heading “Part 6: Preventive—10000–19999” and substituting the following row: 2. Caries prevention service (Oral hygiene instruction/plaque control, including brushing and/or flossing and/or embrasure cleaning) N.S.

Reg. 109/2023 Made: May 19, 2023 and June 9, 2023 Filed: June 13, 2023 Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations–amendment Order in Council 2023-167 dated June 9, 2023 Amendment to regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 17(2) of the Health Services and Insurance Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated May 19, 2023, and pursuant to

Section 8 and clauses 13(1)(

c) and 17(2)(

b) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, is pleased to (

a) effective on and after July 4, 2023, (

i) repeal the tariffs of fees established by Schedules B and E to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations, N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, and (ii) make new tariffs of fees respecting the Children’s Oral Health Program and the Individuals with Special Needs Oral Health Program in the manner set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation; (

b) effective on and after July 4, 2023, approve the authorization by the Minister of Health and Wellness of payments in respect of the tariff amounts set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation; and (

c) effective on and after June 9, 2023, approve the Minister of Health and Wellness entering into an agreement with the Nova Scotia Dental Association in respect of a new tariff of fees for insured dental services provided to residents of Nova Scotia and for program changes, in the form set forth in

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, subject only to such amendments as do not materially change the nature of the agreement. 357

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Order In the matter of an amendment to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations , N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) and subsection 17(2) of the Health Services and Insurance Act - and - In the matter of an amendment to the tariff of fees established by the Minister of Health and Wellness and pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) of the Health Services and Insurance Act with respect to dental services I, Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 13(1)(

c) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, hereby (

a) repeal the tariff of fees established by Schedules B and E to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations, N.S. Reg. 98/2022, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, and substitute a new tariff of fees as set out in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Order; and (

b) authorize payments in respect of the new tariff. This order is effective on and after the date the amendments made by the Governor in Council to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations in the manner set forth in

Schedule “A” come into force. Dated and made at Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, May 19, 2023. sgd. Michelle Thompson Honourable Michelle Thompson Minister of Health and Wellness

Schedule “A” Amendment to the Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council under clause 13(1)(

c) and subsection 17(2) of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act The Insured Dental Services Tariff Regulations , N.S. Reg. 98/2002, made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2022-132 dated May 10, 2022, are amended by repealing

Schedule B—Children’s Oral Health Program and

Schedule E—Individuals with Special Needs Oral Health Program and substituting the following Schedules:

Schedule B—Children’s Oral Health Program The Children’s Oral Health Program provides insured diagnostic, preventive and restorative services for residents until the resident turns 15 years of age. 358

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Part 1: Diagnostic— 01000–09999 Examinations GP Fee SP Fee GP Hospital Premium SP Hospital Premium 1. Examinations and diagnosis, complete oral 01101 Examination and diagnosis, complete, primary dentition, to include extended examination and diagnosis on primary dentition, recording history, charting, treatment planning and case presentation 50.40 113.38 65.52 147.39 01102 Examination and diagnosis, complete, mixed dentition 64.80 100.00 84.24 130.00 01103 Examination and diagnosis, complete, permanent dentition 89.60 136.80 116.48 177.84 2.

Examinations and diagnosis, limited oral 01202 Examination and diagnosis, limited oral, previous patient (recall): examination and diagnosis with mirror and explorer of hard and soft tissues, including checking occlusion and appliances, but not including specific tests 30.40 54.40 39.52 70.72 01204 Examination and diagnosis, specific: examination, diagnosis and evaluation of a specific situation in a localized area 48.00 80.64 62.40 104.83 01205 Examination and diagnosis, emergency: examination to investigate discomfort and/or infection in a localized area 48.80 80.64 63.44 104.83 05201 Consultation, in office (specialist other than orthodontist) NA 118.30 NA 153.79 Radiographs (includes radiographic examinations and

interpretation) Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Radiographs, intra-oral, periapical 02111 Single film 15.20 32.40 19.76 42.12 02112 2 films 20.80 39.60 27.04 51.48 2. Radiographs, intra-oral, bitewing 02141 Single film 15.20 30.96 19.76 40.25 02142 2 films 20.80 39.60 27.04 51.48 359

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 3. Radiographs, panoramic 02601 Single film (once per lifetime, only in connection with a specific request for a consultation with a specialist other than an orthodontist). This service is not insured if provided for reasons related to spacing, crowding, eruption, timing and other orthodontic-related concerns. 62.40 68.00 81.12 88.40 4.

Radiographs, cephalometric 02701 Single film (once per lifetime, only in connection with a specific request for a consultation with a specialist other than an orthodontist) This service is not insured if provided for reasons related to spacing, crowding, eruption, timing and other orthodontic related concerns. 62.40 68.00 81.12 88.40 5. Radiographs,

interpretation (received from another source, or exposed on hospital equipment) 02801 MSI: paid at 1/2 regular fee 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Tests and Laboratory Examinations Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Tests, microbiological 04101 Microbiological test for the determination of pathological agents + L 56.00 66.21 72.80 86.07 2. Tests, caries susceptibility 04201 Bacteriological test for the determination of dental caries susceptibility + L 56.00 65.52 72.80 85.18 3.

Tests, histological Test, histological, soft tissue 04311 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by puncture + L 134.40 144.80 174.72 188.24 04312 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by incision + L 134.40 144.80 174.72 188.24 04313 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by aspiration + L 134.40 144.80 174.72 188.24 Tests, histological, hard tissue 04321 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by puncture + L 159.20 IC 206.96 IC 04322 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by incision + L 159.20 IC 206.96 IC 04323 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by aspiration + L 159.20 IC 206.96 IC 4. Tests, cytological 04401 Cytological smear from the oral cavity + L 56.00 68.40 72.80 88.92 5.

Tests, pulp vitality 04501 1 unit 70.40 79.65 91.52 103.54 Casts, Diagnostic Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Cast, diagnostic, unmounted 04911 Cast, diagnostic, unmounted + L 36.00 60.80 46.80 79.04 04912 Cast, diagnostic, unmounted, duplicate + L PA 23.20 PA 31.20 PA 30.16 PA 40.56 360

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 2. Cast, diagnostic, mounted 04921 Cast, diagnostic, mounted + L PA 64.80 PA 96.48 PA 84.24 PA 125.42 04922 Cast, diagnostic, mounted using face bow transfer + L PA 108.80 PA 200.99 PA 141.44 PA 261.99 04923 Cast, diagnostic, mounted, using face bow + occlusal records + L PA 160.00 PA 300.20 PA 208.00 PA 390.26

Part 2: Preventive Services— 10000–19999 Scaling Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Scaling 11111 1 unit of time 38.64 74.40 50.23 96.72 11112 2 units of time 77.28 148.80 100.46 193.44 Topical Fluoride Applications Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Fluoride Treatments 12112 Fluoride treatment, gel or foam 16.80 19.17 21.84 24.92 12113 Fluoride treatment, varnish 20.00 23.43 26.00 30.45 Preventive Services, Other 1. Nutritional dietary counselling (maximum payable per lifetime is 1 series of 4 appointments) 13101 1 unit of time 26.25 54.40 34.13 70.72 2. Caries prevention service (Oral hygiene instruction/plaque control, including brushing and/or flossing and/or embrasure cleaning) 13211 1 unit of time 31.80 56.88 41.34 73.94 3. Sealants, pit and fissure (acid etch preparation included) Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 13401 Each tooth 21.00 63.36 27.30 82.37 13409 Each additional tooth within the same quadrant 14.70 31.68 19.11 41.18 4. Topical application to hard tissue lesion(

s) of an antimicrobial or remineralization agent 13601 1 unit of time + E 32.00 73.00 41.60 94.90 13602 2 units of time + E 64.00 148.00 83.20 192.30 5. Disking of teeth, interproximal (maximum 3 units per lifetime, primary teeth only) 16201 1 unit of time 72.80 72.80 94.64 94.64 16202 2 units of time 145.60 145.60 189.28 189.28 16203 3 units of time 218.40 317.42 283.92 412.64 361

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Space Maintainers (includes design, separation, fabrication, insertion and, if applicable, initial cementation and removal) 1. Space maintainers, band type 15101 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, unilateral + L 133.60 239.20 173.68 310.96 15103 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, bilateral (soldered lingual arch) + L 156.45 357.60 203.38 464.88 15105 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, bilateral tubes and locking wires + L 190.05 402.40 247.07 523.12 2.

Space maintainers, stainless steel crown type 15201 Space maintainer, stainless steel crown type, fixed + L 168.00 270.72 218.40 351.94 3. Space maintainers, maintenance of (This service is not insured if provided to address necessary repairs and adjustments after 30 days following the original placement.) 15601 Maintenance, space maintainer appliance, including adjustment and/or recementation after 30 days post-insertion 60.00 107.28 78.00 139.46

Part 3: Restorative Services— 20000–29999 Caries, Trauma and Pain Control (permanent teeth only) Caries/trauma/pain control (includes pulp caps when necessary as a separate procedure). 20111 First tooth 98.40 107.52 127.92 139.78 Caries/trauma/pain control (includes pulp caps when necessary and use of band for retention and support as a separate procedure) 20121 First tooth 111.20 111.20 144.56 144.56 20131 Trauma control, first tooth 40.80 40.80 53.04 53.04 Restorations, Amalgam 1.

Restorations, amalgam, primary teeth Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, primary teeth 21111 1 surface 86.40 110.80 112.32 144.04 21112 2 surfaces 110.40 167.49 143.52 217.74 21113 3 surfaces 133.60 184.24 173.68 239.52 21114 4 surfaces 148.00 230.63 192.40 299.81 21115 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 195.20 260.64 253.76 338.83 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, primary teeth 21121 1 surface 86.40 121.11 112.32 157.44 21122 2 surfaces 110.40 173.52 143.52 225.58 21123 3 surfaces 133.60 213.88 173.68 278.04 21124 4 surfaces 148.00 234.72 192.40 305.14 21125 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 195.20 260.64 253.76 338.83 362

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Restorations, amalgam, permanent teeth Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, permanent bicuspids and anteriors 21211 1 surface 117.60 117.60 152.88 152.88 21212 2 surfaces 148.80 148.80 193.44 193.44 21213 3 surfaces 180.80 180.80 235.04 235.04 21214 4 surfaces 200.80 222.08 261.04 288.70 21215 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 264.00 264.00 343.20 343.20 Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, permanent molars 21221 1 surface 122.40 133.76 159.12 173.89 21222 2 surfaces 155.20 167.04 201.76 217.15 21223 3 surfaces 188.80 200.96 245.44 261.25 21224 4 surfaces 209.60 256.00 272.48 332.80 21225 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 275.20 275.20 357.76 357.76 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, permanent bicuspids and anteriors 21231 1 surface 117.60 117.60 152.88 152.88 21232 2 surfaces 148.80 148.80 193.44 193.44 21233 3 surfaces 180.80 180.80 235.04 235.04 21234 4 surfaces 200.80 232.32 261.04 302.02 21235 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 264.00 264.00 343.20 343.20 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, permanent molars 21241 1 surface 122.40 133.76 159.12 173.89 21242 2 surfaces 155.20 167.04 201.76 217.15 21243 3 surfaces 188.80 200.96 245.44 261.25 21244 4 surfaces 209.60 266.88 272.48 346.94 21245 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 275.20 282.24 357.76 366.91 3.

Pins, retentive per restoration (for amalgams and tooth-coloured restorations) 21401 1 surface 24.00 32.80 31.20 42.64 21402 2 surfaces 37.60 56.00 48.88 72.80 21403 3 surfaces 51.20 70.40 66.56 91.52 21404 4 surfaces 64.80 91.20 84.24 118.56 21405 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 79.20 104.80 102.96 136.24 Restorations, Prefabricated, Full Coverage Single surface restoration is payable concurrently with open-faced stainless steel crowns. 1.

Restorations, prefabricated, metal, primary dentition 22201 Primary anterior 153.60 218.88 199.68 284.54 22211 Primary posterior 153.60 218.88 199.68 284.54 22212 Primary posterior, open face 184.00 195.20 239.20 253.76 363

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 2. Restorations, prefabricated, metal, permanent dentition 22301 Permanent anterior 153.60 210.40 199.68 273.52 22302 Permanent anterior, open face NA 215.20 NA 279.76 22311 Permanent posterior 153.60 174.08 199.68 226.30 22312 Permanent posterior, open face NA 197.60 NA 256.88 3.

Restorations, prefabricated, plastic, permanent dentition 22501 Permanent anterior 153.60 179.55 199.68 233.42 22511 Permanent posterior 153.60 179.55 199.68 233.42 Restorations, Tooth-coloured Fee codes 23113, 23114, 23115, 23413, 23414 and 23415 include reattachment of fractured tooth fragments. 1.

Restorations, tooth-coloured, permanent anteriors, acid etch/bond technique 23111 1 surface 109.60 111.36 142.48 144.77 23112 2 surfaces (continuous) 139.20 154.88 180.96 201.34 23113 3 surfaces (continuous) 168.80 185.60 219.44 241.28 23114 4 surfaces (continuous) 198.40 240.64 257.92 312.83 23115 5 surfaces (continuous, maximum surfaces per tooth) 260.80 309.60 339.04 402.48 2.

Restorations, tooth-coloured, permanent posteriors, acid etch/bond technique 23311 1 surface 130.40 135.68 169.52 176.38 23312 2 surfaces 165.60 169.60 215.28 220.48 23313 3 surfaces 200.80 216.80 261.04 281.84 23314 4 surfaces 236.00 255.36 306.80 331.97 23315 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 310.40 310.40 403.52 403.52 3.

Restorations, tooth-coloured, permanent molars, acid etch/bond technique 23321 1 surface 136.00 148.48 176.80 193.02 23322 2 surfaces 172.80 185.60 224.64 241.28 23323 3 surfaces 209.60 223.36 272.48 290.37 23324 4 surfaces 246.40 279.04 320.32 362.75 23325 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 324.00 332.00 421.20 431.60 4.

Tooth-coloured, permanent molars 23411 1 surface 96.80 138.96 125.84 180.65 23412 2 surfaces (continuous) 122.40 161.05 159.12 209.37 23413 3 surfaces (continuous) 148.80 217.44 193.44 282.67 23414 4 surfaces (continuous) 174.40 254.88 226.72 331.34 23415 5 surfaces (continuous, maximum surfaces per tooth) 229.60 295.05 298.48 383.56 5. Restorations, tooth-coloured, primary, posterior, acid etch/bond technique 23511 1 surface 96.80 138.96 125.84 180.65 23512 2 surfaces 122.40 181.67 159.12 236.17 364

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 23513 3 surfaces 148.80 217.44 193.44 282.67 23514 4 surfaces 174.40 254.88 226.72 331.34 23515 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 229.60 306.00 298.48 397.80 (See prosthodontics

section for inlays, onlays and pins.) 6. Posts 25711 Single

section + L 320.80 535.04 417.04 695.55 25712 2 sections + L 427.20 659.20 555.36 856.96 25713 3 sections + L 488.80 810.88 635.44 1054.14 Posts, cast metal (including core) concurrent with impression for crown 25721 Single

section + L 166.40 256.64 216.32 333.63 25722 2 sections + L 272.80 336.80 354.64 437.84 25723 3 sections + L 393.96 544.80 512.15 708.24 Posts, prefabricated retentive (separate procedure) 25731 1 post 153.60 184.32 199.68 239.62 25732 2 posts same tooth 260.80 260.80 339.04 339.04 25733 3 posts same tooth 321.60 333.60 418.08 433.68 Posts, prefabricated, retentive and cast core 25741 1 post and cast core + L NA 256.64 NA 333.63 25742 2 posts (same tooth) and cast core + L3 posts (same tooth) and cast core + L NA 470.40 NA 611.52 25743 3 posts (same tooth) and cast core + L NA 511.20 NA 664.56 Post, prefabricated, with core for crown restoration 25754 1 post, with composite core + pins 261.60 431.36 340.08 560.77 Crowns Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Gold, butt margins (including collarless veneers), custom shading or any aesthetics included in the lab fees are not insured. 1. Crowns, plastic (single units only) Crowns, plastic, processed 27111 Crown, plastic, processed + L 520.80 963.20 677.04 1252.16 27113 Crown, plastic, transitional, indirect + L 176.80 976.00 229.84 1268.80 Crowns, plastic, direct (not payable in addition to permanent crowns) 27121 Crown, plastic, direct, transitional (chairside) 169.60 355.84 220.48 462.59 2.

Crowns, porcelain/ceramic/polymer glass 27201 Crown, porcelain/ceramic jacket + L 673.60 1038.72 875.68 1350.34 3. Crowns, porcelain/ceramic fused to metal 27211 Crown, porcelain/ceramic fused to metal base + L 673.60 1105.92 875.68 1437.70 365

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 4. Recementation/rebonding, inlays/onlays/crowns/veneers/ posts/natural tooth fragments (maximum of 3 units per tooth) For stainless steel crowns, recementation is payable after 120 days following original placement by same or different dentist. 29101 1 unit of time 63.20 112.64 82.16 146.43 29102 2 units of time 126.40 225.28 164.32 292.86 29103 3 units of time 189.60 337.92 246.48 439.30 Endodontics 1.

Pulpotomy Pulpotomy vital, permanent teeth (as a separate emergency procedure) 32221 Anterior and bicuspid teeth 112.80 152.00 146.64 197.60 32222 Molar teeth 135.20 213.84 175.76 277.99 Pulpotomy, vital, primary teeth 32231 Primary tooth as a separate procedure 89.60 145.59 116.48 189.27 32232 Primary tooth, concurrent with restorations (but excluding final restorations) 80.80 90.40 105.04 117.52 2.

Pulpectomy (as a separate emergency procedure) Pulpectomy, permanent teeth/retained primary teeth 32311 1 canal 149.60 218.88 194.48 284.54 32312 2 canals 196.80 225.36 255.84 292.97 32313 3 canals 243.20 321.84 316.16 418.39 32314 4 or more canals 320.00 421.92 416.00 548.50 Pulpectomy, primary teeth 32321 Anterior tooth 93.60 148.17 121.68 192.62 32322 Posterior tooth 140.00 162.91 182.00 211.79 Root Canal Therapy 1.

Root canals, permanent teeth, retained primary teeth (includes clinical procedures with appropriate radiographs, excluding final restoration) 33111 1 canal 356.00 591.12 462.80 768.46 33121 2 canals 616.80 790.56 801.84 1027.73 33131 3 canals 788.00 938.16 1024.40 1219.61 33141 4 or more canals 958.40 1092.96 1245.92 1420.85 2. Root canals, primary teeth 33401 1 canal 190.40 235.44 247.52 306.07 33402 2 canals 248.80 473.60 323.44 615.68 33403 3 or more canals NA 473.60 NA 615.68 3.

Apexification/apical closure/induction of hard tissue repair (including biomechanical preparation and placement of dentogenic media) 33601 1 canal 169.60 310.51 220.48 403.66 33602 2 canals 220.00 445.79 286.00 579.53 366

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 33603 3 canals 276.00 593.96 358.80 772.14 33604 4 or more canals 492.80 892.87 640.64 1160.73 4. Re-insertion of dentogenic media per visit 33611 1 canal 71.20 109.51 92.56 142.37 33612 2 canals 71.20 130.32 92.56 169.42 33613 3 canals 71.20 130.32 92.56 169.42 33614 4 or more canals 71.20 195.84 92.56 254.59 Periapical Services 1.

Apicoectomy/apical curettage Maxillary anterior 34111 1 root 250.40 545.76 325.52 709.49 34112 2 roots 358.40 653.04 465.92 848.95 Maxillary bicuspid 34121 1 root 285.60 634.32 371.28 824.62 34122 2 roots 379.20 758.88 492.96 986.54 34123 3 or more roots 461.60 842.40 600.08 1095.12 Maxillary molar 34131 1 root 320.00 673.92 416.00 876.10 34132 2 roots 425.60 781.92 553.28 1016.50 34133 3 roots 536.80 892.80 697.84 1160.64 34134 4 or more roots IC 892.80 IC 1160.64 Mandibular anterior 34141 1 root 248.80 663.84 323.44 862.99 34142 2 or more roots 356.80 770.40 463.84 1001.52 Mandibular bicuspid 34151 1 root 285.60 735.12 371.28 955.66 34152 2 roots 379.20 828.00 492.96 1076.40 34153 3 or more roots 474.40 944.64 616.72 1228.03 Mandibular molar 34161 1 root 352.80 735.12 458.64 955.66 34162 2 roots 467.20 828.00 607.36 1076.40 34163 3 roots 588.80 918.72 765.44 1194.34 34164 4 or more roots IC 1164.24 IC 1513.51 2.

Retrofilling Maxillary anterior 34211 1 canal 88.80 110.40 115.44 143.52 34212 2 or more canals 106.40 152.64 138.32 198.43 Maxillary bicuspid 34221 1 canal 105.60 152.64 137.28 198.43 34222 2 canals 131.20 160.56 170.56 208.73 34223 3 canals 145.60 244.80 189.28 318.24 34224 4 or more canals 156.80 244.80 203.84 318.24 367

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Maxillary molar 34231 1 canal 128.00 152.64 166.40 198.43 34232 2 canals 159.20 252.72 206.96 328.54 34233 3 canals 175.20 259.20 227.76 336.96 34234 4 or more canals 185.60 346.32 241.28 450.22 Mandibular anterior 34241 1 canal 87.20 157.68 113.36 204.98 34242 2 or more canals 105.60 163.44 137.28 212.47 Mandibular bicuspid 34251 1 canal 104.00 160.56 135.20 208.73 34252 2 canals 128.00 172.80 166.40 224.64 34253 3 canals 143.20 259.20 186.16 336.96 34254 4 canals 154.40 259.20 200.72 336.96 Mandibular molar 34261 1 canal 128.00 168.48 166.40 219.02 34262 2 canals 159.20 252.72 206.96 328.54 34263 3 canals 175.20 259.20 227.76 336.96 34264 4 or more canals 185.60 346.32 241.28 450.22 3.

Open and drain (separate emergency procedures) 39201 Anteriors and bicuspids 84.00 141.72 109.20 184.24 39202 Molars 84.00 141.72 109.20 184.24 4. Opening through artificial crown (in addition to procedures) 39211 Anteriors and bicuspids NA 100.00 NA 130.00 39212 Molars 148.00 172.08 192.40 223.70 5. Bleaching, non-vital (maximum of 3 units insured per resident) Bleaching endodontically treated tooth/teeth 39311 1 unit of time 81.60 81.60 106.08 106.08 39312 2 units of time 163.20 164.80 212.16 214.24 39313 3 units of time 244.80 244.80 318.24 318.24

Part 4: Periodontics— 40000–49999 Desensitization This may involve application and burnishing of medicinal aids on the root or the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures. More than 1 appointment may be necessary. 41301 1 unit of time 39.20 85.60 50.96 111.28 41302 2 units of time 78.40 171.20 101.92 222.56 41309 Each additional unit of time over 2 39.20 85.60 50.96 111.28 368

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Periodontal Procedures, Adjunctive 1. Periodontal splinting or ligation, provisional, intra-coronal “A” splint (acrylic, composite or amalgam, plus knurled wire) 43111 Per joint 72.00 87.20 93.60 113.36 2.

Periodontal splinting or ligation, provisional, extra-coronal Acid etch joint restorations (per joint) 43211 Per joint 72.00 87.20 93.60 113.36 Acid etch, interproximal enamel splint 43221 Per joint 72.00 140.44 93.60 182.57 Wire ligation 43231 Per joint 183.20 183.20 238.16 238.16 Wire ligation, acrylic covered 43241 Per joint 244.00 244.00 317.20 317.20 Dental floss ligation 43251 Per joint NA 295.20 NA 383.76 Orthodontic band splint 43261 Per band NA IC NA IC Cast/soldered splint acid etch/resin bonded 43271 Per abutment + L 157.60 253.44 204.88 329.47

Part 5: Prosthetics— Removable— 50000–59999 (Cast partials are not insured services) Dentures, partial, acrylic, with wrought/cast clasps and/or rests (Covered only if required because of congenital condition or accident.) 52301 Maxillary + L 501.60 787.84 652.08 1024.19 52302 Mandibular + L 501.60 787.84 652.08 1024.19

Part 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery— 70000–79999 Certain procedures included in this Part are also contained in

Schedule C— Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery covering all eligible residents of the Province. Refer to

Schedule C for fees when oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures are performed in hospital. Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Removals (Extractions), Erupted Teeth 1. Removals, erupted teeth, uncomplicated 71101 Single tooth, uncomplicated 116.80 139.49 151.84 181.34 71109 Each additional tooth, same quadrant, same appointment 88.00 88.00 114.40 114.40 2. Removals, erupted teeth, complicated 71201 Odontectomy, (extraction), erupted tooth, surgical approach, requiring surgical flap and/or sectioning of tooth 219.20 268.56 284.96 349.13 71209 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 164.80 224.00 214.24 291.20 369

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Removals (Extractions), Surgical 1. Removals, impactions, soft tissue coverage Removals, impaction, requiring incision of overlying soft tissue and removal of the tooth 72111 Single tooth 212.80 279.36 276.64 303.36 72119 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 159.20 224.00 206.96 291.20 2.

Removals, impactions, involving tissue and/or bone coverage (including removal of bone and tooth or sectioning and removal of tooth) 72211 Single tooth 252.00 401.60 327.60 522.08 72219 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 188.80 330.40 245.44 429.52 Removals, impaction, requiring incision of overlying soft tissue, elevation of a flap, removal of bone and sectioning of tooth for removal 72221 Single tooth 344.00 448.28 447.20 582.76 72229 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 257.60 375.12 334.88 487.66 3.

Removals (extractions), residual roots Removals, residual roots, erupted 72311 Single tooth 89.60 123.12 116.48 160.06 72319 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 67.20 92.00 87.36 119.60 Removals, residual roots, soft tissue coverage 72321 Single tooth 162.40 215.87 211.12 280.64 72329 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 121.60 177.60 158.08 230.88 Removals, residual roots, bone tissue coverage 72331 Single tooth 321.60 321.60 418.08 418.08 72339 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 241.60 244.00 314.08 317.20 Surgical Incisions Surgical incision and drainage and/or exploration, intra-oral soft tissue 75111 Intra-oral, surgical exploration, soft tissue 130.40 211.68 169.52 275.18 75112 Intra-oral, abscess, soft tissue 130.40 204.80 169.52 266.24 75113 Intra-oral, abscess, in major anatomical area with drain NA IC NA IC Treatment of Fractures Replantation, avulsed tooth/teeth (including splinting) 76941 Replantation, first tooth 392.00 420.80 509.60 547.04 76949 Each additional tooth 200.00 211.20 260.00 274.56 Repositioning of traumatically displaced teeth 76951 1 unit of time 94.40 102.40 122.72 133.12 76952 2 units of time 188.80 207.20 245.44 269.36 76959 Each additional unit of time over 2 94.40 102.40 122.72 133.12 370

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Hemorrhage, Control of Covered only if the procedure is rendered by a dentist other than the provider of the original service. 79403 Hemorrhage control, using compression and hemostatic agent IC IC IC IC 79404 Hemorrhage control, using hemostatic substance and sutures (including removal of bony tissue, if necessary) IC IC IC IC Post-Surgical Care (excludes alveolitis) 79605 Post-surgical care, alveolitis, treatment of (without anesthesia) NA 76.13 NA 98.97 79606 Post-surgical care, alveolitis, treatment of (with anesthesia) NA 76.13 NA 98.97

Part 7: Adjunctive General Services— 90000–99999 Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Nitrous oxide time is measured from the placement of the inhalation device and terminates with the removal of the inhalation device. 92411 1 unit of time 42.00 63.00 54.60 81.90 92412 2 units of time 84.00 128.00 109.20 166.40 92413 3 units of time 126.00 167.40 163.80 217.62 92414 4 units of time 168.00 200.70 218.40 260.91 2.

Nitrous oxide with oral sedation, time measured with the administration of nitrous oxide and terminates with the release of the patient from the treatment/recovery room. 92431 1 unit of time IC 109.14 IC 141.88 92432 2 units of time IC 215.62 IC 280.31 92433 3 units of time IC 324.76 IC 422.19 92434 4 units of time IC 433.91 IC 564.08 ________________________________________________________________

Schedule E— Individuals with Special Needs Oral Health Program The Individuals with Special Needs Oral Health Program provides routine insured dental services for residents who are considered by a physician to have an intellectual developmental disorder to a degree where chair management is untenable. The fee for an insured dental service listed in this

Schedule is established as the fee set out in the Nova Scotia Dental Association Fee Guide at the general practitioner rate, unless the service is provided in a hospital, in which case the fee is established as the fee set out in the Nova Scotia Dental Association Fee Guide at the general practitioner rate, plus 30%. 371

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Part 1: Diagnostic— 01000–09999 Examinations GP/SP Fee Hospital Premium 1. Examinations and diagnosis, complete oral 01101 Examination and diagnosis, complete, primary dentition, to include extended examination and diagnosis on primary dentition, recording history, charting, treatment planning and case presentation 50.40 65.52 01102 Examination and diagnosis, complete, mixed dentition 66.00 85.80 01103 Examination and diagnosis, complete, permanent dentition 91.00 118.30 2.

Examinations and diagnosis, limited oral 01202 Examination and diagnosis, limited oral, previous patient (recall): examination and diagnosis with mirror and explorer of hard and soft tissues, including checking occlusion and appliances, but not including specific tests 32.00 41.60 01204 Examination and diagnosis, specific: examination, diagnosis and evaluation of a specific situation in a localized area 49.00 63.70 01205 Examination and diagnosis, emergency: examination to investigate discomfort and/or infection in a localized area 49.00 63.70 05201 Consultation, in office (specialist other than orthodontist) 95.00 NA Radiographs (including radiographic examinations and

interpretation) Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Radiographs, intra-oral, periapical 02111 Single film 17.00 22.10 02112 2 films 22.00 28.60 2. Radiographs, intra-oral, bitewing 02141 Single film 17.00 22.10 02142 2 films 22.00 28.60 3. Radiographs, panoramic 02601 Single film (once per lifetime, and only in connection with a specific request for a consultation with a specialist other than an orthodontist) This service is not insured if provided for reasons related to spacing, crowding, eruption, timing and other orthodontic related concerns.) 67.00 87.10 4.

Radiographs, cephalometric 02701 Single film (once per lifetime, and only in connection with a specific request for a consultation with a specialist other than an orthodontist) This service is not insured if provided for reasons related to spacing, crowding, eruption, timing and other orthodontic related concerns. 67.00 87.10 5. Radiographs,

interpretation (received from another source, or for MSI-exposed on hospital equipment) 02801 MSI: paid at 1/2 regular fee PA 40.00 40.00 372

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Tests and Laboratory Examinations Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Tests, microbiological 04101 Microbiological test for the determination of pathological agents + L 56.00 72.80 2. Tests, caries susceptibility 04201 Bacteriological test for the determination of dental caries susceptibility + L 56.00 72.80 3.

Tests, histological Test, histological, soft tissue 04311 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by puncture + L 134.40 174.72 04312 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by incision + L 134.40 174.72 04313 Biopsy, soft oral tissue, by aspiration + L 134.40 174.72 Tests, histological, hard tissue 04321 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by puncture + L 159.20 206.96 04322 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by incision + L 159.20 206.96 04323 Biopsy, hard oral tissue, by aspiration + L 159.20 206.96 4. Tests, cytological 04401 Cytological smear from the oral cavity + L 56.00 72.80 5.

Tests, pulp vitality 04501 1 unit 70.40 91.52 Casts, Diagnostic Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Cast, diagnostic, unmounted 04911 Cast, diagnostic, unmounted + L 36.00 46.80 04912 Cast, diagnostic, mounted using face bow transfer + L 23.20 30.16 2. Cast, diagnostic, mounted 04921 Cast, diagnostic, mounted + L 64.80 84.24 04922 Cast, diagnostic, mounted using face bow transfer + L 108.80 141.44 04923 Cast, diagnostic, mounted, using face bow + occlusal records + L 160.00 208.00

Part 2: Preventive Services— 10000–19999 Preventive Scaling 11111 1 unit of time 41.00 53.30 11112 2 units of time 82.00 106.60 11113 3 units of time 123.00 159.90 11114 4 units of time 164.00 213.20 Topical Fluoride Applications Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Fluoride Treatments 12112 Fluoride treatment, gel or foam 16.80 21.84 12113 Fluoride treatment, varnish 20.00 26.00 373

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 Preventive Services, Other 1. Nutritional dietary counselling (maximum payable per lifetime is 1 series of 4 appointments) 13101 1 unit of time 31.00 40.30 2. Caries prevention service (Oral hygiene instruction/plaque control, including brushing and/or flossing and/or embrasure cleaning) 13211 1 unit of time 31.00 40.30 3. Sealants, pit and fissure (acid etch preparation included) Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 13401 Each tooth 23.00 29.90 13409 Each additional tooth within the same quadrant 17.00 22.10 4. Topical application to hard tissue lesion(

s) of an antimicrobial or remineralization agent 13601 1 unit of time + E 73.00 94.90 13602 2 units of time + E 148.00 192.30 5. Disking of teeth, interproximal (maximum 3 units per lifetime, primary teeth only) 16201 1 unit of time 72.80 94.64 16202 2 units of time 145.60 189.28 16203 3 units of time 218.40 283.92 Space Maintainers (includes design, separation, fabrication, insertion and if applicable, initial cementation and removal) 1.

Space maintainers, band type 15101 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, unilateral + L 141.00 183.30 15103 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, bilateral (soldered lingual arch) + L 155.00 201.50 15105 Space maintainer, band type, fixed, bilateral tubes and locking wires + L 188.00 244.40 2. Space maintainers, stainless steel crown type 15201 Space maintainer, stainless steel crown type, fixed + L 166.00 215.80 3.

Space maintainers, maintenance of This service is not insured if provided to address necessary repairs and adjustments after 30 days following the original placement. 15601 Maintenance, space maintainer appliance, including adjustment and/or recementation after 30 days post-insertion 60.00 78.00

Part 3: Restorative Services— 20000–29999 Caries, Trauma and Pain Control (permanent teeth only) Caries/trauma/pain control (includes pulp caps when necessary as a separate procedure). 20111 First tooth 98.40 127.92 Caries/trauma/pain control (includes pulp caps when necessary and use of band for retention and support as a separate procedure) 20121 First tooth 111.20 144.56 374

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 20131 Trauma control, first tooth 40.80 53.04 Restorations, Amalgam 1. Restorations, amalgam, primary teeth Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, primary teeth 21111 1 surface 91.00 118.30 21112 2 surfaces 115.00 149.50 21113 3 surfaces 133.60 173.68 21114 4 surfaces 148.00 192.40 21115 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 195.20 253.76 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, primary teeth 21121 1 surface 92.00 119.60 21122 2 surfaces 117.00 152.10 21123 3 surfaces 133.60 173.68 21124 4 surfaces 148.00 192.40 21125 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 195.20 253.76 2.

Restorations, amalgam, permanent teeth Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, permanent bicuspids and anteriors 21211 1 surface 117.60 152.88 21212 2 surfaces 148.80 193.44 21213 3 surfaces 180.80 235.04 21214 4 surfaces 201.00 261.30 21215 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 264.00 343.20 Restorations, amalgam, non-bonded, permanent molars 21221 1 surface 122.40 159.12 21222 2 surfaces 155.20 201.76 21223 3 surfaces 188.80 245.44 21224 4 surfaces 217.00 282.10 21225 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 276.00 358.80 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, permanent bicuspids and anteriors 21231 1 surface 122.00 158.60 21232 2 surfaces 154.00 200.20 21233 3 surfaces 186.00 241.80 21234 4 surfaces 213.00 276.90 21235 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 264.00 343.20 Restorations, amalgam, bonded, permanent molars 21241 1 surface 131.00 170.30 21242 2 surfaces 166.00 215.80 21243 3 surfaces 188.80 245.44 21244 4 surfaces 234.00 304.20 21245 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 297.00 386.10 375

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 3. Pins, retentive per restoration (for amalgams and tooth-coloured restorations) 21401 1 pin 24.00 31.20 21402 2 pins 37.60 48.88 21403 3 pins 51.20 66.56 21404 4 pins 64.80 84.24 21405 5 or more pins 79.20 102.96 Restorations, Prefabricated, Full Coverage Note that a single surface restoration is payable concurrently with open-faced stainless steel crowns. 1. Restorations, prefabricated, metal, primary dentition 22201 Primary anterior 162.00 210.60 22211 Primary posterior 162.00 210.60 22212 Primary posterior, open face 194.00 252.20 2.

Restorations, prefabricated, metal, permanent dentition 22301 Permanent anterior 162.00 210.60 22302 Permanent anterior, open face 215.20 279.76 22311 Permanent posterior 162.00 210.60 22312 Permanent posterior, open face 197.60 256.88 3. Restorations, prefabricated, plastic, permanent dentition 22501 Permanent anterior 162.00 210.60 22511 Permanent posterior 162.00 210.60 Restorations, Tooth-Coloured Fee codes 23113, 23114, 23115, 23413, 23414 and 23415 include reattachment of fractured tooth fragments. 1.

Restorations, tooth-coloured, permanent anteriors, acid etch/bond technique 23111 1 surface 116.00 150.80 23112 2 surfaces (continuous) 148.00 192.40 23113 3 surfaces (continuous) 179.00 232.70 23114 4 surfaces (continuous) 211.00 274.30 23115 5 surfaces (continuous, maximum surfaces per tooth) 277.00 360.10 2.

Restorations, tooth-coloured, permanent bicuspids, acid etch/bond technique Tooth-coloured, permanent bicuspids 23311 1 surface 138.00 179.40 23312 2 surfaces 176.00 228.80 23313 3 surfaces 213.00 276.90 23314 4 surfaces 236.00 325.00 23315 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 329.00 427.70 Tooth-coloured, permanent molars 23321 1 surface 144.00 187.20 23322 2 surfaces 183.00 237.90 23323 3 surfaces 222.00 288.60 376

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 23324 4 surfaces 261.00 339.30 23325 5 surfaces 343.00 445.90 3. Restorations, tooth-coloured, primary, anterior, acid etch/bond technique 23411 1 surface 102.00 132.60 23412 2 surfaces (continuous) 122.40 169.00 23413 3 surfaces (continuous) 158.00 205.40 23414 4 surfaces (continuous) 185.00 240.50 23415 5 surfaces (continuous, maximum surfaces per tooth) 243.00 315.90 4. Restorations, tooth-coloured, primary, posterior, acid etch/bond technique 23511 1 surface 102.00 132.60 23512 2 surfaces 122.40 169.00 23513 3 surfaces 158.00 205.40 23514 4 surfaces 185.00 240.50 23515 5 surfaces or maximum surfaces per tooth 243.00 315.90 (See prosthodontics

section for inlays, onlays and pins.) 5. Posts Posts, cast metal (including core) as a separate procedure 25711 Single

section + L 320.80 417.04 25712 2 sections + L 427.20 555.36 25713 3 sections + L 488.80 635.44 Posts, cast metal (including core) concurrent with impression for crown 25721 Single

section + L 166.40 216.32 25722 2 sections + L 272.80 354.64 25723 3 sections + L 333.60 433.68 Posts, prefabricated retentive (separate procedure) 25731 1 post 153.60 199.68 25732 2 posts same tooth 260.80 339.04 25733 3 posts same tooth 321.60 418.08 Posts, prefabricated, retentive and cast core 25741 1 post and cast core + L 180.96 256.64 25742 2 posts (same tooth) and cast core + L 470.40 611.52 25743 3 posts (same tooth) and cast core + L 511.20 664.56 Post, prefabricated, with core for crown restoration 25754 1 post, with composite core + pins 261.60 340.08 Crowns Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Gold, butt margins (including collarless veneers), custom shading or any aesthetics included in the lab fees are not insured. 1. Crowns, plastic (single units only) Crowns, plastic, processed 27111 Crown, plastic, processed + L 520.80 677.04 377

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 27112 Crown, plastic, processed complicated (restorative, positional and/or aesthetic) + L IC IC 27113 Crown, plastic, transitional, indirect + L 176.80 229.84 Crowns, plastic, direct (not payable in addition to permanent crowns) 27121 Crown, plastic, direct, transitional (chairside) 169.60 220.48 2. Crowns, porcelain/ceramic/polymer glass 27201 Crown, porcelain/ceramic jacket + L 673.60 875.68 27202 Crown, porcelain/ceramic jacket complicated + L IC IC 3.

Crowns, porcelain/ceramic fused to metal 27211 Crown, porcelain/ceramic fused to metal base + L 673.60 875.68 27212 Crown, porcelain/ceramic fused to metal base, complicated 808.00 1050.40 4. Recementation/rebonding, inlays/onlays/crowns/veneers/ posts/natural tooth fragments (maximum of 3 units per tooth) For stainless steel crowns, recementation is payable after 120 days following original placement by same or different dentist. 29101 1 unit of time 72.00 93.60 29102 2 units of time 144.00 187.20 29103 3 units of time 216.00 280.80 Endodontics 1.

Pulpotomy Pulpotomy, vital, permanent teeth (as a separate emergency procedure) 32221 Anterior and bicuspid teeth 112.80 146.64 32222 Molar teeth 135.20 175.76 Pulpotomy, vital, primary teeth 32231 Primary tooth as a separate procedure 89.60 116.48 32232 Primary tooth, concurrent with restorations (but excluding final restorations) 80.80 105.04 2.

Pulpectomy (as a separate emergency procedure) Pulpectomy, permanent teeth/retained primary teeth 32311 1 canal 149.60 194.48 32312 2 canals 196.80 255.84 32313 3 canals 243.20 316.16 32314 4 or more canals 320.00 416.00 Pulpectomy, primary teeth 32321 Anterior tooth 93.60 121.68 32322 Posterior tooth 140.00 182.00 Root Canal Therapy 1. Root canals, permanent teeth, retained primary teeth (includes clinical procedures with appropriate radiographs, excluding final restoration) 33111 1 canal 428.00 556.40 33121 2 canals 616.80 801.84 33131 3 canals 793.00 1030.90 378

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 33141 4 or more canals 963.00 1251.90 2. Root canals, primary teeth 33401 1 canal 190.40 247.52 33402 2 canals 248.80 323.44 33403 3 or more canals 473.60 615.68 3. Apexification/apical closure/induction of hard tissue repair (including biomechanical preparation and placement of dentogenic media) 33601 1 canal 169.60 220.48 33602 2 canals 220.00 286.00 33603 3 canals 276.00 358.80 33604 4 or more canals 492.80 640.64 4.

Re-insertion of dentogenic media per visit 33611 1 canal 71.20 92.56 33612 2 canals 71.20 92.56 33613 3 canals 71.20 92.56 33614 4 or more canals 71.20 92.56 Periapical Services 1.

Apicoectomy/apical curettage Maxillary anterior 34111 1 root 250.40 325.52 34112 2 roots 358.40 465.92 Maxillary bicuspid 34121 1 root 285.60 371.28 34122 2 roots 379.20 492.96 34123 3 or more roots 461.60 600.08 Maxillary molar 34131 1 root 320.00 416.00 34132 2 roots 425.60 553.28 34133 3 roots 536.80 697.84 34134 4 or more roots IC IC Mandibular anterior 34141 1 root 248.80 323.44 34142 2 or more roots 356.80 463.84 Mandibular bicuspid 34151 1 root 285.60 371.28 34152 2 roots 379.20 492.96 34153 3 or more roots 474.40 616.72 Mandibular molar 34161 1 root 352.80 458.64 34162 2 roots 467.20 607.36 34163 3 roots 588.80 765.44 34164 4 or more roots IC IC 379

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Retrofilling Maxillary anterior 34211 1 canal 89.00 115.70 34212 2 or more canals 106.40 138.32 Maxillary bicuspid 34221 1 canal 105.60 137.28 34222 2 canals 132.00 171.60 34223 3 canals 145.60 189.28 34224 4 or more canals 157.00 204.10 Maxillary molar 34231 1 canal 128.00 166.40 34232 2 canals 159.20 206.96 34233 3 canals 175.20 227.76 34234 4 or more canals 185.60 241.28 Mandibular anterior 34241 1 canal 87.20 113.36 34242 2 or more canals 105.60 137.28 Mandibular bicuspid 34251 1 canal 104.00 135.20 34252 2 canals 128.00 166.40 34253 3 canals 143.20 186.16 34254 4 canals 154.40 200.72 Mandibular molar 34261 1 canal 128.00 166.40 34262 2 canals 159.20 206.96 34263 3 canals 175.20 227.76 34264 4 or more canals 185.60 241.28 Open and drain (separate emergency procedures) 39201 Anteriors and bicuspids 84.00 109.20 39202 Molars 84.00 109.20 Opening through artificial crown (in addition to procedures) 39212 Molars 148.00 192.40 Bleaching, non-vital (maximum of 3 units payable) Bleaching endodontically treated tooth/teeth 39311 1 unit of time 81.60 106.08 39312 2 units of time 163.20 212.16 39313 3 units of time 244.80 318.24 380

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Part 4: Periodontics— 40000–49999 Desensitization This may involve application and burnishing of medicinal aids on the root or the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures.

More than 1 appointment may be necessary. 41301 1 unit of time 39.20 50.96 41302 2 units of time 78.40 101.92 41309 Each additional unit of time over 2 39.20 50.96 Periodontal Procedures, Gingival Curettage 42111 Per sextant 256.00 332.80 Periodontal Procedures, Gingivectomy 42311 Uncomplicated, per sextant PA 297.60 386.88 42321 Complicated, per sextant PA 324.00 421.20 42341 Soft tissue recontouring for crown lengthening PA 154.40 200.72 Periodontal Surgery, Grafts 42551 Autograft (free connective tissue) for root coverage PA 570.40 741.52 Periodontal Procedures, Adjunctive 1.

Periodontal splinting or ligation, provisional, intra-coronal “A” splint (acrylic, composite or amalgam, plus knurled wire) 43111 Per joint 74.00 96.20 2.

Periodontal splinting or ligation, provisional, extra-coronal Acid etch joint restorations (per joint) 43211 Per joint 74.00 96.20 Acid etch, interproximal enamel splint 43221 Per joint 74.00 96.20 Wire ligation 43231 Per joint 189.00 245.70 Wire ligation, acrylic covered 43241 Per joint 252.00 327.60 Dental floss ligation 43251 Per joint PA 295.20 479.70 Orthodontic band splint 43261 Per band IC IC Cast/soldered splint acid etch/resin bonded 43271 Per abutment + L 163.00 211.90 Periodontal Procedures, Root Planing Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). Root planing 43421 1 unit of time 41.00 53.30 43422 2 units of time 82.00 106.60 43423 3 units of time 123.00 159.90 381

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Part 5: Prosthetics–Removable— 50000–59999 (cast partials are not insured services) Dentures, partial, acrylic, with wrought/cast clasps and/or rests (covered only if required because of congenital condition or accident) 52301 Maxillary + L 542.00 704.60 52302 Mandibular + L 542.00 704.60

Part 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery— 70000–79999 Certain procedures included in this Part are also contained in

Schedule C— Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery covering all eligible residents of the Province. Refer to

Schedule C for fees when dental surgical procedures are performed in hospital. Removals (Extractions), Erupted Teeth 1. Removals, erupted teeth, uncomplicated 71101 Single tooth, uncomplicated 117.00 152.10 71109 Each additional tooth, same quadrant, same appointment 88.00 114.40 2. Removals, erupted teeth, complicated 71201 Odontectomy, (extraction), erupted tooth, surgical approach, requiring surgical flap and/or sectioning of tooth 225.00 292.50 71209 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 164.80 214.24 Removals (Extractions), Surgical 1.

Removals, impactions, soft tissue coverage Removals, impaction, requiring incision of overlying soft tissue and removal of the tooth 72111 Single tooth 225.00 292.50 72119 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 159.20 209.96 2.

Removals, impactions, involving tissue and/or bone coverage (including removal of bone and tooth or sectioning and removal of tooth) 72211 Single tooth 252.00 351.00 72219 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 188.80 245.44 Removals, impaction, requiring incision of overlying soft tissue, elevation of a flap, removal of bone AND sectioning of tooth for removal 72221 Single tooth 373.00 484.90 72229 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 257.60 334.88 382

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Removals (extractions), residual roots Removals, residual roots, erupted 72311 First tooth 91.00 118.30 72319 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 67.20 87.36 Removals, residual roots, soft tissue coverage 72321 First tooth 164.00 213.20 72329 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 121.60 158.03 Removals, residual roots, bone tissue coverage 72331 First tooth 332.00 431.60 72339 Each additional tooth, same quadrant 241.60 314.08 Surgical Incisions Surgical incision and drainage and/or exploration, intra-oral soft tissue 75111 Intra-oral, surgical exploration, soft tissue 132.00 171.60 75112 Intra-oral, abscess, soft tissue 132.00 171.60 75113 Intra-oral, abscess, in major anatomical area with drain IC IC Treatment of Fractures Replantation, avulsed tooth/teeth (including splinting) 76941 Replantation, first tooth 392.00 509.60 76949 Each additional tooth 200.00 260.00 Repositioning of traumatically displaced teeth 76951 1 unit of time 94.40 122.72 76952 2 units of time 188.80 245.44 76959 Each additional unit of time over 2 94.40 122.72 Hemorrhage, Control of (covered only if the procedure is rendered by a dentist other than the provider of the original service) 79403 Hemorrhage control, using compression and hemostatic agent IC IC 79404 Hemorrhage control, using hemostatic substance and sutures (including removal of bony tissue, if necessary) IC IC Post-surgical Care (excludes alveolitis) 79605 Post-surgical care, alveolitis, treatment of (without anesthesia) 76.03 98.97 79606 Post-surgical care, alveolitis, treatment of (with anesthesia) 76.03 98.97

Part 7: Adjunctive General Services— 90000–99999 Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation Coverage guidelines apply (see

preamble in the Dentists Guide). 1. Nitrous oxide time is measured from the placement of the inhalation device and terminates with the removal of the inhalation device. 92411 1 unit of time 63.00 81.90 92412 2 units of time 128.00 166.40 383

N.S. Reg. 109/2023 - 110/2023 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 92413 3 units of time 167.40 217.62 92414 4 units of time 200.70 260.91 2. Nitrous oxide with oral sedation, time measured with the administration of nitrous oxide and terminates with the release of the patient from the treatment/recovery room. 92431 1 unit of time 109.14 141.88 92432 2 units of time 215.62 280.31 92433 3 units of time 324.76 422.19 92434 4 units of time 433.91 564.08 N.S. Reg. 110/2023 Made: June 12, 2023 Filed: June 13, 2023 Number of Councillors Order: Town of Lunenburg Order dated June 12, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10879 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Town of Lunenburg to confirm the number of councillors Before: Julia E. Clark, LL. B., Panel Chair M. Kathleen McManus, K.C., Member Order The Town of Lunenburg made an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its written Decision on June 12, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that the number of councillors for the Town is confirmed at six (6), to be elected at-large.

Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 12th day of June, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board 384

N.S. Reg. 111/2023 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 13 N.S. Reg. 111/2023 Made: June 15, 2023 Filed: June 16, 2023 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated June 15, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations [Please note: Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices filed with the Office of the Registrar of Regulations on and after January 23, 2023, will no longer be published in the Royal Gazette

Part II. Publication of the Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices has been dispensed with by order of the Attorney General dated January 23, 2023, and published on page 63 of the February 10, 2023, issue of the Royal Gazette

Part II. Current and historical Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices are available for inspection in person at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations and can be viewed on the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s website at the following address: https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/mandates/gasoline-diesel-pricing .] 385

Document details

Collection	Nova Scotia — Gazette
Citation	N.S. Reg. 99/2023
Date	2023-06-30
Type	gazette
Volume / chapter	just regulations rg2 2023 RG2 2023 06 30
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	07aeb8876a8b63c16ec8741687a10c377966ed1c

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