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2026 PRSI Dental Entitlements – Have You Claimed Yours Yet?

If you pay PRSI, you could be missing out on valuable dental benefits this year! Under The Treatment Benefit Scheme, you may be entitled to an annual oral examination and a subsidised scale & polish from only €15 at any Dental Care Ireland practice nationwide.

What Are Your 2026 PRSI Dental Entitlements?

Dental Care Ireland is a registered provider of The Treatment Benefit Scheme. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protectionmanages this. This scheme offers dental, optical, and aural services to insured workers, the self-employed, and retired people who meet the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions.

Specifically, the scheme allows you to claim:

  • One free oral examination per calendar year
  • A subsidised scale & polish from only €15

Visiting your dentist regularly is essential. Annual check-ups can detect potential issues early, saving you from more extensive and costly procedures. Regular professional cleaning removes plaque and tartar, prevents cavities, reduces bad breath, and helps keep your gums healthy.

Who Qualifies?

To qualify for 2026 PRSI dental entitlements in 2026, you must have paid class A, E, P, H, or S social insurance (PRSI) contributions. The required amount of contributions depends on your age.

Even if your spouse, civil partner, or cohabitant hasn’t met the contribution threshold, they may still qualify for treatment under your record, provided they are dependent on you.

How to Claim Your 2026 PRSI Dental Entitlements

To check your eligibility or make a claim, simply contact your local Dental Care Ireland practice. You will need:

  • Your Personal Public Service (PPS) Number
  • Date of birth
  • Consent/signature

What Will It Cost?

Dental Examination: Your annual check-up is fully covered under the PRSI scheme for those who are eligible.

Scale and Polish: The scheme contributes towards the cost. For cleanings or periodontal treatments exceeding €42, you’ll only pay the difference. A standard scale and polish is capped at €15, but there is no cap on additional charges for more complex periodontal treatments.

If you need treatments beyond what the PRSI entitlements cover, your dentist will provide a clear explanation of any extra costs beforehand.

Once confirmed, you can book your appointment and enjoy your dental benefits hassle-free.

Why Take Advantage of Your Entitlements?

Early Detection Saves Time and Money: Regular dental check-ups catch potential problems early, making treatment simpler and less costly.

Better Oral Health: Routine scale and polish treatments improve gum health, prevent plaque build-up, and reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Make Your PRSI Work for You: Using your yearly entitlements ensures you’re getting the maximum benefit from your contributions.

How Dental Care Ireland Supports You

Dental Care Ireland aims to make accessing your 2026 PRSI dental entitlements straightforward and stress-free. Whether you’re a new patient or a regular visitor, we offer:

  • Fast eligibility checks and help with all required forms
  • Clear guidance on what you’re entitled to under the scheme
  • High-quality dental care from experienced professionals

Next Steps

If you haven’t yet used your PRSI dental entitlements this year, now is a great time to book an appointment at a Dental Care Ireland practice near you. Our skilled dentists and friendly support team will guide you through the process. Ensuring you receive the best care covered by your PRSI contributions.

Don’t miss the chance to take care of your teeth in 2026 while benefiting from your PRSI contributions. A healthy smile is just an appointment away!

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:

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.

New Year’s resolutions for healthy teeth

January is the time for New Year’s resolutions and we have a few simple suggestions on how to have better dental health in 2020

 The New Year is the ideal time to start good new habits as well as making sure you keep up the old ones. Below we’ve come up with a few New Year’s resolutions for you to make sure that you and your family maintain good oral health throughout 2020 and beyond.

Keep cleaning

Regular brushing and flossing are the basis for having strong, clean teeth. You may already have a good routine for both, but it’s worthwhile making sure you keep them up consistently. One way is to brush and floss at the same time every day if possible so it becomes a habit you won’t forget.

It’s also worth getting your children into similar habits from an early age. The more of a habit it is, the more likely they are to keep it up throughout their childhood and beyond.

Get check-ups

It is worthwhile visiting your dentist for check-ups at least once a year, though this will depend on various factors, including your age and your general dental health. Check-ups are so important as dentists can see if any problems are developing and make sure they are fixed before they get worse and need more serious intervention.

As it is January, why not make an appointment with your dentist now? Pick up the phone right away or book online immediately for yourself and your family. That way, it is done and you will have taken an important step towards having good oral health for the rest of the year.

You will find a list of our practices with contact details here.

Visit your hygienist

While brushing and flossing regularly are crucial, a dental hygienist will be able to give your mouth a deeper, more effective clean. We recommend that you see a hygienist once every six months so as to make sure you have healthy teeth and gums.

A hygienist will remove any build-up of plaque or tartar which brushing and flossing can’t always achieve. He or she will also polish your teeth, leaving your mouth feeling clean and refreshed.

Hygienists will also be able to advise you on how to improve your brushing and flossing, as well as spotting any potential problems which may need more serious action.

Claim your dental PRSI entitlements

If you pay PRSI – as some two and a half million people in this country do – you may be entitled to free or discounted dental care under the Government’s Treatment Benefit Scheme. It is worth noting that each year hundreds of thousands of taxpayers do not claim this as they are unaware that they may be eligible.

To find out if you are eligible and to claim your entitlements, visit our PRSI Entitlements page. Again, it is worth doing now so that it is taken care of for 2020. Too many people put it off and then forget to claim their entitlements later in the calendar year.

Look after your children’s teeth

The best way to get children to brush and floss regularly is to make both a part of their daily routine, so that it becomes a habit. It is also worthwhile brushing and flossing at the same time as your children, particularly with younger ones, so it becomes a regular thing you do together.

You should also make appointments for your children to see a dentist on a regular basis, so their development can be tracked. This will allow their dentist to spot problems early and to make recommendations regarding fillings, orthodontics and other necessary dental work.

Eat better, drink better

Obviously, diet plays a huge part in how healthy your teeth are. With the New Year, make sure to cut down on sugary food and drinks. Try to replace sweet snacks with healthier ones and juices with water.

Again, if you and your children do this together, it makes it easier for all concerned. Focus on cheese and yogurt and on vegetables and fruit such as celery, leafy greens, carrots and apples.

Lastly, we here at Dental Care Ireland would like to wish all our patients and their families a happy, healthy 2020.

Happy New Year!

For more information on the services offered by Dental Care Ireland practices around the country and to find the practice nearest you, go here: https://www.dentalcareireland.ie/

PRSI dental scheme: how much will you save?

Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing a reliable, community dental experience. If you want more information about the PRSI dental scheme, get in touch with us

 

We all know that it’s an expensive time of the year, with Christmas on the horizon and plenty of things planned that will put a strain on your wallet. But did you know that looking after your teeth may be one of the best-value investments you will make?

The restoration of the PRSI dental scheme by the government last year covers those eligible for an examination (check-up) and contributes towards the cost of a scale and polish once per calendar year (January to December). This means that if you haven’t yet used your entitlements for 2018, you can still ensure your pearly whites stay just as bright throughout the festive season and into the new year!

The Treatment Benefit Scheme can be claimed by all those who qualify under PRSI, including self-employed individuals. This group includes freelancers, farmers, small business owners, tradespeople, contractors, and professionals. At Dental Care Ireland, we are delighted to be offering treatments under the PRSI dental scheme at all of our general practices.

If you qualify, you will be able to have an exam, scale and polish in any of our nationwide practices for just €15. This price applies no matter where you are in the country, and is a great way to make sure that your teeth are getting the care and attention that they need. This PRSI dental scheme is a brilliant incentive to see your dentist, especially if you have stayed away for a long time.

The PRSI dental scheme represents great value, and will give you peace of mind when it comes to your mouth, teeth and gums. Reliable, efficient dental care is available at an affordable cost, so make sure you avail of before the end of the year at one of our dental practices nationwide.

If you’re looking to book an appointment to claim PRSI dental cover, one of our practices around the country can offer you the help and care that you need. Dental Care Ireland practices around the country open late, on weekends and during lunchtime, so make sure you consult our opening hours for more information

Do you qualify for PRSI dental entitlements? 

Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing an outstanding, personal, community dental experience

With the introduction of the new PRSI dental entitlements in 2017, Dental Care Ireland are 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. It is said that this treatment benefit will now extend to 450,000 self-employed workers around the country.

In the Budget 2017, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that he was going to reinstate a selection of dental and optical benefits once removed from PRSI workers during the recession. Therefore, as of the 28th October 2017, the new PRSI dental entitlements is available in all Dental Care Ireland practices.

Prior to this introduction, PRSI employees where only entitled to a free examination once per calendar year. Whereas with the new PRSI dental entitlements, PRSI employees and self-employed individuals are now entitled to a dental examination, scale and polish once per calendar year at a subsidised cost of €15.

“As someone who believes passionately that self-employed people deserve to be supported by Government and treated equally when it comes to tax and social insurance, I’m really pleased to bring in this reform. Self-employed people now join the 2.2 million other PRSI contributors who already enjoy these benefits,” said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. And we couldn’t agree more.

If you would like to book an appointment to avail of your PRSI entitlements before the end of 2017,
please click this link to your local Dental Care Ireland practice below to find their contact details or alternatively book your appointment online today. Ashbourne, Carlow, Castlebar, Greystones, Knocklyon, Swords, Tullamore, Cabinteely, Kells, Navan, NIDM or Callan.