Dentist
Choose Your Mouthwash Wisely
Dr Jennifer Collins, Lead General Dentist at Northumberland Dental Care, explains that the primary purpose of most popular mouthwashes is to eliminate bacteria in the mouth. Using mouthwash aids in reducing oral bacteria, which in turn decreases the formation of dental plaque. Dr Jennifer adds that mouthwash not only imparts a clean and fresh sensation to the mouth but also contributes to overall oral health. However, not all mouthwashes are the same, and it’s important to do your research or speak with your dentist to help you select the correct mouthwash to suit your needs. There are two main categories of mouthwash: Therapeutic Mouthwashes: These varieties contain active components designed to combat bacteria, potentially lessening issues such as plaque, gingivitis, cavities, and bad breath. Mouthwashes containing fluoride are particularly effective in preventing or minimising tooth decay. Cosmetic Mouthwashes: These types may provide temporary control over bad breat
PRSI Dental Entitlements: All You Need to Know
Northumberland Dental Care is pleased to offer a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15 to all those who qualify for PRSI dental entitlements, including self-employed individuals. This includes small business owners, farmers, tradespeople, freelancers, contractors, and professionals.
Unsure how to claim your PRSI dental entitlements? No problem, we have answered your more frequently asked questions below.
Who can claim PRSI dental 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 qualif
Referring Your Patients to NDC
Referring Your Patients to Northumberland Dental Care. Northumberland Dental Care offers state-of-the-art specialised dental services to patients all across Ireland. Located in an elegantly renovated Georgian house in the heart of Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, our dental practice has offered specialist dentistry for over 30 years.
Our vision is to be the centre of excellence of Irish dentistry, where a full spectrum of dental treatments and services are provided to you by highly qualified professionals. Our team’s ethos is to encompass all aspects of excellence in dentistry as a team, focusing on the patient’s needs.
Our practice offers various services, including; dental implants, endodontic treatments and periodontics provided by leading specialists.
Why Refer to Northumberland Dental Care?
We offer a complete range of dental services and facilities at our practice. Our state of the art imaging services (OPG, Galileos CT scan) are available at competitive prices and flexible t
Christmas Opening Hours 2022
Our Christmas opening hours are listed below, along with contact details in the event of a dental emergency during the holiday period. Northumberland Dental Care will return to normal opening hours from Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. We’d like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Northumberland Dental Care Christmas Opening Hours: Wednesday 21st December: 08.00-17.30 Thursday 22nd December: 08.00-17.30 Friday 23rd December: 08.00-17.30 Saturday 24th December: Closed Sunday 25th December: Closed Monday 26th December: Closed Tuesday 27th December: Closed Wednesday 28th December: Closed Thursday 29th December: Closed Friday 30th December: Closed Saturday 31st December: Closed Sunday 1st January: Closed Monday 2nd January: Closed Tuesday 3rd January: 08.00-17.30 If you experience a dental emergency while our practice is closed during the Christmas period, you can contact an emergency s
Your PRSI Entitlements Questions Answered!
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