There are various dental insurance options to patients in Ireland, either through an employee benefit at work, or by purchasing a policy privately. This insurance will help to cover some general consultations in addition to fees for more advanced treatments like Braces, Dental Crowns or Dental Implants. On this page we will explain the different providers, the range of benefits you may have and also how to make a successful claim for treatment. Please contact our friendly reception team with any queries or questions you have about dental insurance, they would be happy to help you.

VHI Dental Direct Settlement is a convenient service offered by VHI Dental, allowing members to receive dental treatment without the hassle of upfront payments. With this service, participating dentists can directly bill VHI for the covered portion of your treatment costs. This means you only need to pay for any remaining balance not covered by your plan at the time of your visit.

Website: VHI Dental Insurance Phone: 056 4444444

Laya Healthcare is a health insurance company based in Cork, that provides a range of health and dental benefits to businesses, employees and individuals. If you have dental insurance with Laya you will need to pay for your treatment in full and then seek reimbursement from them directly. You can login to their website to see your benefits and cover entitlements, we would recommend doing this before visiting the practice for treatment.

Website: Laya Healthcare Phone: 021 2022000

Similar to Laya Dental, members of Irish Life Dental will need to pay for their treatment in full, and then claim directly from their policy with Irish Life. Our team have extensive experience with dental benefits and can help you to complete the paperwork and make a claim on your insurance policy.

Website: Irish Life Health Phone: 01 5625100

DeCare Dental is Ireland’s only dedicated dental insurer and we’ve been insuring Irish smiles since 2004. It’s what we do. Offering great plans, great choice and great value, we provide a responsive, friendly and dedicated customer service experience. Rest assured, we’re an experienced bunch so you’re in safe hands.

Website: DeCare Dental Phone: 094 9378608

St. Paul's Garda Medical Aid Society has been looking after the health insurance needs of it's members since 1^st January 1980 when it formed from the amalgamation of the Garda Siochana Medical Aid Society and the St Paul's Benefit Society Limited.

Website: Garda Medical Aid Phone: 01 8991604

ESB medical benefits covers certain ESB employees for dental, optical and aural benefits as a part of their overall salary and benefits package. According to the ESB website - Itemised receipt must be submitted.  It must clearly state claimants name, address and date of treatment. Receipt must also show cost of exam, cost of scale & polish or periodontal treatment, no other treatment is covered. Please include your telephone number in correspondence.

Website: ESB Medical Aid Phone: 01 7026699