Dentist

yomamma

Can I get teeth whitened with medical card?

Stheno

No

KwackerJack

Shortest thread ever!

What can I claim in regards to my PRSI?

bodhrandude

You can get check up, fillings and tooth extractions free on the card but its €40 Euro to get your teeth polished on the medical card.

Stheno

Check up only on prsi twoe filling a year on card

bodhrandude

http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/dental/

Balagan

Dental work for Medical card holders:

The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders (over 16 years of age). A free oral examination every calendar year and free emergency dental treatment for relief of pain and sepsis are available to all eligible patients. This includes 2 fillings per annum and all extractions.

Most other treatments require prior approval and patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs receive priority. The National Oral Health Office issued Standard Operating Procedures to dentists in November 2011 to provide clearer guidance on the application of DTSS prior approval requests (for example, for dentures).

The DTSS provides treatment for periodontal/gum disease in cases where care is especially warranted. This includes clients who are pregnant, have diabetes or immuno-compromising conditions, or require relevant surgical procedures such as cardiac surgery and joint replacements. Approval for periodontal treatment may be given by the local Principal Dental Surgeon for these and other high risk or special needs groups.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/dental_aural_and_optical_services/dental_services.html

PRSI dental entitlements:

Dental Benefit Scheme : An annual examination is free of charge to all qualified insured persons and their Qualified Adults.

Dental Panel : The Dental Benefit Scheme is operated by dentists who have signed a contract with the Minister to operate the Scheme on behalf of the Department.

Patient Fees : Payment in respect of dental examinations will only be made when the treatment is carried out by a dentist who is a member of the Department's Panel.

Further information about Dental Benefit is available at the Dental Surgery or on request from Treatment Benefit Section or on the Internet, ' www.welfare.ie'. (See also Part 2. re Dental Benefit claims).
http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Treatment-Benefit.aspx#benefit