I am going to be in Munich this summer and I was wondering if anyone knows how reliable and how expensive dental care is. I need all four of my wisdom teeth removed, and I was hoping it might be cheaper there than in the US (I don't have insurance).
If you have any FIRST-HAND knowledge of health/dental care in Germany, please respond.
Thanks!
Germany dental care?
I know this one first hand. In 2001 my friend suffered from a horrible tooth ache and we had to take her to the dentist.
She had no insurance and all he did was check her mouth out, give her a shot and some medication and told her to have her dentist in the USA look at it when she returned next week and this would help her until then with any pain and prolems and come back if it gets worst.
It did not but the cost was about 375 euro! It can be expensive. I would definately call and ask a place the cost i am sure they differ office to office if you have no insurance.
I know in some states in the US like mine if you need major dental work done and don't have insurance or the money you can get State vouchers that will pay the dentist for the work. They only cover necessary work not cosmetic though.
Good luck
Reply:I guess it might be cheaper to get this done in Poland or the Czech Republic, which isn't too far from gernamy, so maybe you should look into that.
Reply:it is very expensive in Germany too.
Munich is not so far away from the Czech Republic and there the costs are approximatly 75% cheaper than in germany and the dentists are very good. a lot of germans cross the border just to get the teeth fixed.
Reply:As a rule you should never travel abroad without health insurance. I know it can be freaking expensive but if you ever had the joy of spending time in a Russian hospital (like I did) you'll understand the necessity.
Health care in Germany is generally very good. It gets even better when you are not on Government health insurance, but on private insurance or want to pay cash.
Note that you will find it hard to get reliable answers how much dental care is going to cost you here, as the very large majority of Germans (over 98 %) are insured. As a matter of fact it is illegal for a foreigner to enter Germany without having appropriate health insurance. People who need a visa or who apply for a residency permit have to show proof of insurance to the authorities.
The only reliable address where to ask about the cost would be a dentist. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg, as you would be in private care (only rich people do this in Germany). Without an insurance company behind you the dentist can pretty much charge you anything s/he wants.
http://www.toytowngermany.com should be able to provide you with the address of a good, english-speaking dentist in Munich.
Reply:The German health care system is excellent - but also very expensive. Most Germans have medical insurance which covers even most dental bills. But for those without proper health insurance there is a problem
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Free dental care?
I would like to know about any FREE DENTAL CARE In New Jersey or West New York...Or some periodontist that could provide free dental care......please contact me.........thank you..bye
Free dental care?
you may want to try to go dental school in university. They need patients to practice on their dental skills. because they charge less than regular dentists and sometimes they might offer free dental work. good luck
Reply:Do not know about your area, but a lot of dental schools provide reduced fee care, one price for students doing the work, another for professors. Check university dental schools.
Reply:Just wondering - would YOU be willing to work for free?
Reply:Dental schools will give you a discount. If you want to get
a break with regular dentists, go for either the eHealthPlus
membership or my DentalPlans membership. Search
by zip codes of either NJ or New York.
Free dental care?
you may want to try to go dental school in university. They need patients to practice on their dental skills. because they charge less than regular dentists and sometimes they might offer free dental work. good luck
Reply:Do not know about your area, but a lot of dental schools provide reduced fee care, one price for students doing the work, another for professors. Check university dental schools.
Reply:Just wondering - would YOU be willing to work for free?
Reply:Dental schools will give you a discount. If you want to get
a break with regular dentists, go for either the eHealthPlus
membership or my DentalPlans membership. Search
by zip codes of either NJ or New York.
Dental care for seniors in Ontario? (Toronto area specifically)?
Would greatly appreciate any information people might have on special plans, special deals, or benefits for seniors (not on welfare) when it comes to dental care in Ontario (GTA specifically). Thanks!
Dental care for seniors in Ontario? (Toronto area specifically)?
Go to a dental training school
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Dental care for seniors in Ontario? (Toronto area specifically)?
Go to a dental training school
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Cant afford dental care!! Need help!?
My teeth are in a very bad state, as have not visited a dentist in several years. A month ago I decided to register to a dentist, as I was unaware of the huge costs.
I went for a check up, and the damn dentist charged me £36 just to look at my teeth, and since I need quite a few fillings, and fillngs cost approx £55-£85 each, I will no way be able to afford it.
Im not sure but would I be entitled to free dental care on the NHS, Im 20 and in full time education.
If NHS can provide me free dental care, how do I pursue it??
Do I just pop into the general hospital, or do I go to a private dentist to ask if they accept NHS patients, and if so will it be free?? Or if NHS do not provide free dental care for me, will the NHS be cheaper??
Any advice/suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks!!!!!!!
Cant afford dental care!! Need help!?
OK, You can get free NHS dental treatment if you are:
- under 18
- 16-18 and in full-time education
- pregnant, or have had a baby in the 12 months before treatment starts,
- an NHS inpatient and the treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist, or
- an NHS Hospital Dental Service outpatient. There may be a charge for dentures and bridges
You are entitled to help if you or your partner, receive either:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or
- Guarantee Pension Credit, or
- you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, or
- you are named on a valid HC2 certificate.
Partial help: If you hold a valid HC3 certificate, you might get some help towards the cost of your NHS dental treatment. The certificate tells you how much you will have to pay.
Students who are 19 years of age or older do not automatically receive free dental NHS Dental Care. However, all students should apply for a HC2 Certificate through a HC1 form. The application process normally takes upto six weeks and is dependent upon your means. In our experience, we have found that most students who apply are successful. The HC2 Certificate also gives you free prescriptions and eye tests. It is only valid for six months and requires re-application after that time.
If you require dental care and have not got a HC2 certificate yet, you must pay for your NHS dental care. If you keep your receipts you can obtain a refund of your charges when you receive your certificate.
To apply for an HC2 or HC3 certificate, you should complete form HC1 available from any Jobcentre Plus or most NHS hospitals. Your doctor, dentist or optician may have one too. If you are unable to obtain a form you can get one by calling 0845 610 1110.
Reply:Welcome to rip off Britain
Reply:u can get nhs dental care irrespective of yr income, u just need to find an nhs dentist that is taking new patients, sometimes easier said than done, however we have brilliant nhs dentist. if u ask yr local primary care trust or nhs direct they should be able to help u where to get a list of dentists that are offering nhs treatment then its case of ringing round to find one. otherwise just sit down with yellow pages and try yr luck. if ur on a low income u will be able to claim for free dental treatment not sure how u get the form but yr dentist should be able to tell u. if u dont qualify then nhs charges are at a fixed rate and much lower than private rates so get ringing around
Reply:Look in yellow pages for NHS dentists. If your brave enough you could find the nearest dental university to you and let the students pratcise procedures on you or pay a tenner and have the offending teeth pulled - you may end up needing false teeth but in the long run they are more cost-effective due to the low maintence!
Reply:If you can find a dentist that has spaces for new NHS patients, and as you are in full time education then yes you can have treatment for free. You may have a dental school as part of a university in your area who can do stuff for you free as they need to practise on someone, but they may have policies where they only serve patients from that town only.
Reply:You poor soul! Not only is it painful to have bad teeth, its damaging to your confidence eh? You feel that you can't smile as readily as you would like and it can make you appear shy and embarrassed. You needn't be, there is help available to you! As a student, you are entitled to financial help with your dental costs, all you need to do is ring your local social security office and ask for a form relating to dental and medical costs, i believe its called a HB1. You then fill this out and post if off, think its in Scotland if my memory serves me right but you have to have proof that you are a full time student etc and then you'll receive a form called a HB3 which allows you to pay a substantially reduced amount at the dentist. For example, if you get the HB3, depending on your stuent income, you'll be asked to pay a one-off fee of, say £40.00, for dental work that would cost hundreds! You may have to pay less than £40 or a little more but it all depends on what you have coming in. Ask at an NHS dentist or your college should be able to give you the address or number. Good luck.
Reply:if you are in full time education you ARE entitled to free dental care. FACT.
I went for a check up, and the damn dentist charged me £36 just to look at my teeth, and since I need quite a few fillings, and fillngs cost approx £55-£85 each, I will no way be able to afford it.
Im not sure but would I be entitled to free dental care on the NHS, Im 20 and in full time education.
If NHS can provide me free dental care, how do I pursue it??
Do I just pop into the general hospital, or do I go to a private dentist to ask if they accept NHS patients, and if so will it be free?? Or if NHS do not provide free dental care for me, will the NHS be cheaper??
Any advice/suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks!!!!!!!
Cant afford dental care!! Need help!?
OK, You can get free NHS dental treatment if you are:
- under 18
- 16-18 and in full-time education
- pregnant, or have had a baby in the 12 months before treatment starts,
- an NHS inpatient and the treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist, or
- an NHS Hospital Dental Service outpatient. There may be a charge for dentures and bridges
You are entitled to help if you or your partner, receive either:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or
- Guarantee Pension Credit, or
- you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, or
- you are named on a valid HC2 certificate.
Partial help: If you hold a valid HC3 certificate, you might get some help towards the cost of your NHS dental treatment. The certificate tells you how much you will have to pay.
Students who are 19 years of age or older do not automatically receive free dental NHS Dental Care. However, all students should apply for a HC2 Certificate through a HC1 form. The application process normally takes upto six weeks and is dependent upon your means. In our experience, we have found that most students who apply are successful. The HC2 Certificate also gives you free prescriptions and eye tests. It is only valid for six months and requires re-application after that time.
If you require dental care and have not got a HC2 certificate yet, you must pay for your NHS dental care. If you keep your receipts you can obtain a refund of your charges when you receive your certificate.
To apply for an HC2 or HC3 certificate, you should complete form HC1 available from any Jobcentre Plus or most NHS hospitals. Your doctor, dentist or optician may have one too. If you are unable to obtain a form you can get one by calling 0845 610 1110.
Reply:Welcome to rip off Britain
Reply:u can get nhs dental care irrespective of yr income, u just need to find an nhs dentist that is taking new patients, sometimes easier said than done, however we have brilliant nhs dentist. if u ask yr local primary care trust or nhs direct they should be able to help u where to get a list of dentists that are offering nhs treatment then its case of ringing round to find one. otherwise just sit down with yellow pages and try yr luck. if ur on a low income u will be able to claim for free dental treatment not sure how u get the form but yr dentist should be able to tell u. if u dont qualify then nhs charges are at a fixed rate and much lower than private rates so get ringing around
Reply:Look in yellow pages for NHS dentists. If your brave enough you could find the nearest dental university to you and let the students pratcise procedures on you or pay a tenner and have the offending teeth pulled - you may end up needing false teeth but in the long run they are more cost-effective due to the low maintence!
Reply:If you can find a dentist that has spaces for new NHS patients, and as you are in full time education then yes you can have treatment for free. You may have a dental school as part of a university in your area who can do stuff for you free as they need to practise on someone, but they may have policies where they only serve patients from that town only.
Reply:You poor soul! Not only is it painful to have bad teeth, its damaging to your confidence eh? You feel that you can't smile as readily as you would like and it can make you appear shy and embarrassed. You needn't be, there is help available to you! As a student, you are entitled to financial help with your dental costs, all you need to do is ring your local social security office and ask for a form relating to dental and medical costs, i believe its called a HB1. You then fill this out and post if off, think its in Scotland if my memory serves me right but you have to have proof that you are a full time student etc and then you'll receive a form called a HB3 which allows you to pay a substantially reduced amount at the dentist. For example, if you get the HB3, depending on your stuent income, you'll be asked to pay a one-off fee of, say £40.00, for dental work that would cost hundreds! You may have to pay less than £40 or a little more but it all depends on what you have coming in. Ask at an NHS dentist or your college should be able to give you the address or number. Good luck.
Reply:if you are in full time education you ARE entitled to free dental care. FACT.
NYU dental care program for the NYC's general public?
Does anyone living in NYC knows about the dental care program for the general public offer through NYU's dental school.
Not the professional dentist will cure/inspect your teeth, but the NYU's dental students. All works done are supervised by a licensed and professor of the NYU dental school.
When I was a college student, I enjoyed such service for an annual fee of only $150.00
Does anyone know if such program still exists, and for adult without a proper dental insurance plan?
NYU dental care program for the NYC's general public?
http://www.nyu.edu/dental/patientinfo/fa...
this is the frequently asked questions page, but you can link to other pages, as well
Not the professional dentist will cure/inspect your teeth, but the NYU's dental students. All works done are supervised by a licensed and professor of the NYU dental school.
When I was a college student, I enjoyed such service for an annual fee of only $150.00
Does anyone know if such program still exists, and for adult without a proper dental insurance plan?
NYU dental care program for the NYC's general public?
http://www.nyu.edu/dental/patientinfo/fa...
this is the frequently asked questions page, but you can link to other pages, as well
Affordable dental care?
I asked this question before and the answers I got were not helpful at all. If I really can't afford to get regular dental care, then I definitely can't afford to go to Mexico. There are no dental schools in my area so, that is out. Unfortunately, my insurance has no dental plan and I need some work done. I'm starting to feel pain in my back tooth.
Can anyone give me a helpful answer and tell me where I can get good, affordable dental care? Keep in mind I am on a very low income and, most insurance companies won't accept me.
Affordable dental care?
i hope everything works out ok
Reply:Try your luck on http://www.gsi-dentalcare.com - this site offers dental tourism package and they have successful done treatment for some of the US and UK people. I read their testimonials. There is no harm in trying to register your dental problem here. Wish you good luck. Report It
Reply:There are companies that offer discounted dental work (up to %80). Try http://www.jrbiv.com for one. Pre-existing medical problems are accepted and there are no waiting periods Report It
Reply:Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
Can anyone give me a helpful answer and tell me where I can get good, affordable dental care? Keep in mind I am on a very low income and, most insurance companies won't accept me.
Affordable dental care?
i hope everything works out ok
Reply:Try your luck on http://www.gsi-dentalcare.com - this site offers dental tourism package and they have successful done treatment for some of the US and UK people. I read their testimonials. There is no harm in trying to register your dental problem here. Wish you good luck. Report It
Reply:There are companies that offer discounted dental work (up to %80). Try http://www.jrbiv.com for one. Pre-existing medical problems are accepted and there are no waiting periods Report It
Reply:Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
Dental care in school?
I'm a dental student from Indonesia, I got an assignment about dental care in school, do you have any information about dental care in school around your residence???
thanks:)
Dental care in school?
Some elementary and secondary schools offer free dental screenings done by dental students. Your dental college probably has some type of deal with a school for these type of screenings. Usually they just do a quick inspection of the teeth, give out info on basic mouth care, and hand out free toothbrushes.
Reply:No... I'm afraid of the dentist.
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Dental care in school?
Some elementary and secondary schools offer free dental screenings done by dental students. Your dental college probably has some type of deal with a school for these type of screenings. Usually they just do a quick inspection of the teeth, give out info on basic mouth care, and hand out free toothbrushes.
Reply:No... I'm afraid of the dentist.
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