Costs
The followin are just a few items to give you an idea of costs : it is by no means an exhaustive list and varies depending on the difficulty of the job and amount of laboratory work required. Be advised that all laboratory work is performed in registered establishments.
First dental exam Free
Exam and cleaning with hygienist
€70.00
Exam, treatment plan and radiographs
€95.00
White filling
€95.00 / €145.00 / €190.00
Bonded crown
€750.00 / €970.00 / €1,200.00
Dentures
€470.00 / €1,200.00 / €1,900.00
Terms of Business
We ask patients to pay after each visit as they go along and to complete payment before treatment concludes.
Any other payment strategy must be agreed before treatment commences.
Treatment plans involving laboratory work must be paid up before fitting.
We regret that a fee of €90.00 will accrue to missed appointments.
It is practice policy to send on unpaid accounts for agency collection.
We take Access and Visa.
If you have any questions concerning the charges for your work, please do not hesitate to ask. All prices are inclusive. They cover laboratory fees and normal procedures associated with the work. Laboratory work is guaranteed against inherent defects for a period of two years. Treatment items followed by a zero amount do not apply to your particular clinical circumstances on the estimate. Your attention is drawn to the terms of the business of the practice. Payment is made as treatment progresses.
The P.R.S.I. system has been abolished by the Government as and from the 1st Janurary 2010. The Minister for Health (sic), Mary Harney has stated that it will never be reinstated. The only item that has not been abolished is the examination fee : we do not charge for an examination anyway. You can ring the relevant department on 7043925 or 8748444 for further details if you wish.
It is dangerous to avoid dental examinations because 2% of all cancers are oral cancers. A simple examination is all it takes to check out your mouth and make sure you are healthy. Here are some relevant sites:www.mouthcancerfoundation.org,(Phone: 00441920950950) ; www.giveupsmoking.ie (Phone: 1850 201203. As with any disease process, if caught early the outlook is much better.
