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You qualify for free NHS (HS) dental treatment and dentures if:

  • you are under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
  • you, or a member of your family, receive Income Support, the Guarantee Credit of Pension Credit, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or, in certain cases, Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit
  • you are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
  • you receive a War Disablement Pension and need treatment
    for your war disability
  • you are in hospital when you receive the treatment
  • your weekly income is low enough (see details of the
    Low Income Scheme)

In Northern Ireland:


You get free dental examinations if:

  • you are a Hospital Dental Service outpatient (there may be charges for dentures and bridges)
  • you are a Community Dental Service patient (there may be charges for dentures and bridges)

In Wales:


You get free NHS dental examinations if:
  • you are under 25 or aged 60 or over. If you live in Scotland, NHS
    dental examinations are free.

How can I claim?

Tell the dentist you qualify for free treatment.

Remember that you will need to show your dentist proof that you qualify, for example, the letter showing which benefits you receive.