Measures for the detection and prevention of dental diseases for persons with health insurance Authorisation

Dental care serves to examine teeth and oral cavity in detail in order to be able to detect and treat possible dental, oral and jaw diseases at an early stage.

Dental care is aimed at all insured persons and serves to detect and treat possible dental, oral and jaw diseases at an early stage.

Dental prophylaxis measures in adults include:

• instructions on effective oral hygiene,
• Notes on the reduction of risk factors
• the removal of hard plaque and caries or irritating factors that can cause gingivitis.

For insured persons over 18 years of age, one check-up per year is planned. Some health insurance companies offer different services.

Contact your health insurance company.

• Electronic health card
• Bonus booklet, if applicable

Ask your health insurance company for pre-printed applications / forms.

You can appeal against the decision of the health insurance fund. If the objection is not remedied, you can file a complaint with the competent social court.

None

Measures that exceed adequate, appropriate and economic care must be paid for by the insured persons themselves.

State Dental Association of Hesse