Patients do not have to pay any NHS dental charges for a course of treatment if, on the first day of treatment, they are:
- Under 18 years of age
- Aged 18 and in full time education
- An expectant mother
- A woman who has either had a baby, or a still birth in the previous 12 months
Patients are entitled to free or reduced cost NHS dental treatment if they are currently receiving:
- Income support
- Jobseekers allowance
- Working Family tax credit
- Pension Credit guarantee credit
- Universal credits
Or are named on a valid NHS low income scheme certificate HC2 for full help. The dental charge may be reduced for patients named on a valid HC3 certificate.
