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Northumberland Dental Care is pleased to offer a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15, to all those who qualify under PRSI, including self-employed individuals. This includes small business owners, farmers, tradespeople, freelancers, contractors, and professionals.  Unsure how to claim your PRSI entitlements? No problem, we have answered your more frequently asked questions below: Who can claim PRSI entitlements?  The Treatment Benefit Scheme is available to insured workers, the self-employed and retired people who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions. To qualify, you must have paid class A, E, P, H or S social insurance (PRSI) contributions. The amount of social insurance you need depends on your age. If your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant does not have enough social insurance contributions, he/she may still qualify for Treatment Benefit on your social insurance record. To do this, you must qualify for Treatment Benefit and your spous

A dental emergency can be alarming on the best of days, let alone when the world is dealing with wrap of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Jennifer Collins, our Lead General dentist here at Northumberland Dental Care, has put together a piece to give you a better understanding of what a dental emergency is, and how to deal with them. Please use this as a guide only – every case is individual and if you are unsure, ring your dental practice for advice or to speak to a dental professional. You need to go straight to A&E if you have; · Facial swelling affecting your vision, breathing or preventing your mouth opening more than two finger width · Trauma causing loss of consciousness, double vision or vomiting You need urgent dental treatment if you have; · Facial swelling, · Bleeding after an extraction that does not stop after 20 mins of solid pressure with gauze. · Bleeding due to trauma · Severely broken tooth · Toothache that is preventing sleep/eating combined with swelling/f

We will all have problems with our teeth during our lifetimes but brushing, flossing and regular visits to a hygienist to ensure good dental hygiene will keep these to a minimum   Prevention is always better than cure and this is just as true when it comes to your oral health. If you look after your teeth and have good dental hygiene, you are less likely to encounter serious problems with them. This is why cleaning them well at home, getting regular check-ups at the dentist and visiting a dental hygienist are crucial for the overall health of your teeth and mouth. How often should I see a dental hygienist? Our dentists recommend that you see a hygienist every six months. However, this will depend on other factors, including your overall dental health, how well you take care of your teeth and your predisposition to gum disease. What happens during an appointment? During an appointment with your hygienist, he or she will carry out an examination of your mouth. This will allow them t

It has been revealed that hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in Ireland do not claim their PRSI entitlements each year About two and a half million people who pay PRSI (pay related social insurance) each year are entitled to free or discounted health benefits through PRSI entitlements. However, a recent survey reported in The Irish Times showed that more than two-thirds of these taxpayers do not claim what they are due. Are you one of them? As the year ends – and thus your chance to claim for the calender year 2019 – we answer your questions about the scheme. What are PRSI entitlements? The Government’s Treatment Benefit Scheme offers discounted or free health services to a range of workers. These include workers who pay PRSI, self-employed people and employees who have retired but who paid the necessary number of social insurance (PRSI) payments when working. What types of health benefits are covered? The scheme covers: dental optical and aural (hearing) services. So, if you n