Benefits/Entitlements

At Blessington dental surgery, we want to help you get the full benefit of all your Dental Entitlements. Simply read below, or ask Trish at the reception desk how we can save you money.

If you are currently employed and paying PRSI you may be entitled to an exam once a year which the Government will pay for on your behalf. The rules are very straight-forward and you can test your eligibility and find out what entitlements you may have at: Welfare.ie

If you are a holder of a valid Medical Card, there are certain Dental Treatments provided for you by the State. An annual examination and emergency treatments ie: fillings (up to 2), extractions and initial Root canal treatment. For more information please go to: hse.ie

Also, a number of specialized dental treatments qualify for tax relief. This means that you can offset the full cost of the treatment against your income tax liability. This is done by filling in a Med 2 form, which, when treatment is completed, our Dentist will sign for you to submit.

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 this, please go to: Revenue.ie