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

The purpose of preventive dental care is to examine the 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.

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  • Detailed description

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

    Dental prophylaxis measures for adults include:

    • instruction on effective oral hygiene,
    • advice on reducing risk factors
    • the removal of hard plaque and caries or irritants that can cause gingivitis.

    For insured persons over the age of 18, one preventive check-up per year is provided. Some health insurance companies offer different benefits.

  • Documents
    • Electronic health card
    • if necessary Bonus booklet

  • Fees

    No

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

  • Responsible authority

    The responsibility lies with the respective health insurance company.

  • Legal basis
  • Approved

    Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Equality

  • Approved date
    27.11.2020
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