Understanding Your Dental Benefits

Dental Care Ireland is always on hand to assist you in getting the full benefit of all your dental entitlements. Simply read below, or ask any of our reception teams about how you can claim your dental benefits, whether through your PRSI or dental insurance provider.

Do you pay PRSI, or self-employed? 

You may be entitled to an exam, scale and polish for only €15. Call your local Dental Care Ireland practice, and our reception team will check your eligibility on your behalf. We will require your consent to do so, your PPSN and date of birth.

Have you applied for tax relief? 

A number of specialised dental treatments qualify for tax relief under the Med 2 scheme. This means that you can offset the full cost of the treatment against your income tax liability. To claim the tax relief for these treatments, you will need to fill in a Med 2 form. These forms are available at each of our receptions. When the procedure is then completed, your dentist will sign and submit on your behalf.

Treatments covered by the Med 2 include:

• Orthodontics
• Bridges
• Crowns
• Veneers
• Root canal treatment
• Periodontal treatment
• Surgical extraction of a Wisdom Tooth

For more information on dental benefits, please go to www.revenue.ie

Covered by Dental Insurance?

Dental insurance can cover some or all of the cost of many dental treatments. Please contact your insurance provider to find out if your treatment is eligible for cover under your plan.

Popular dental insurers that are accepted at Dental Care Ireland include:

• VHI (VHI Direct Pay available)
• Laya Healthcare
• DeCare Dental
• Aviva

For more information on your dental benefits, contact your local Dental Care Ireland practice here. If you’re looking to book an appointment in one of our practices around the country, we can offer you the help and care that you need.