Dental payment participation

Iceland Health participates in the payment of dentistry for children up to the age of 18 and pensioners.

Pensioners are considered

• elderly people

• disability

• individuals receiving rehabilitation pension from the Social Insurance Administration

Others pay for dental costs themselves in accordance with the price list of their dentist.

Conditions

Registration with a general dentist is a condition for participation in payments. Individuals who went to the dentist after January 2017 are already registered with the dentist in question.

You can register with a family dentist on My pages or with a dentist.

Children

The annual entry fee is 2,500 ISK.

General dental restorations

Iceland Health pay all costs up to the age of 18 for both general dental repair and anesthesia.

Facilities charged for dental repairs under general anesthesia are excluded.

General dentistry includes, inter alia, examination, diagnosis, X-rays, regular check-ups, dental repairs, root canals, periodontal tretment, tooth extractions and removable dentures in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 451/2013.

Birth defects, accidents and diseases

The necessary treatment for the consequences of congenital defects, accidents and illnesses which are not professionally appropriate until the age of 17 shall be paid by Iceland Health in accordance with the price list for dental treatment of children.

A dentist shall send an application electronically to Iceland Health and a decision must be made before treatment, other than emergency treatment, begins.

Pensioners

General dental restorations

As of February 1, 2024, Iceland Health pays 75% of general dental repairs.

Facilities charged for dental repairs under general anesthesia are excluded.

General dentistry includes, inter alia, examination, diagnosis, X-rays, regular check-ups, dental repairs, root canals, periodontal treatments, tooth extractions and removable dentures in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 451/2013.

Gums

• Whole gums: Iceland Health covers 75% of the cost, both of the dentist and the dental technician every 6 years. There is also a payment for the lining of the gums every 3 years.

• Gums on dental implants: For dental implant-based retainers, the Iceland Health involvement in the upper retainers is up to four implants and the lower retainers two dental implants, both dental and dental technicians.

A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Bridges

For bridgework instead of whole gums, Iceland Health pays an equivalent amount to pay for dental prostheses, whereas individuals pay excess costs themselves.

Crowns or dental implants

A grant of 60.000 ISK is awarded for crowns or dental implants in each 12-month period. The grant does not need to be applied for. A dentist reduces your bill by the amount he/she receives.

Birth defects, accidents and diseases

In the case of congenital defects, illness or accidents, Iceland Health pays 80%. A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Chronic illness

The chronically ill are considered mentally retarded with a confirmed diagnosis F70-73 according to ICD-10. It is necessary to apply for an increased co-payment to Iceland Health.

Repair of teeth and gums

Iceland Health covers 100% of general dental repairs and retainers, both the cost of the dentist and the dental technician.

For gums that are constructed on dental implants, Iceland Health involvement in the upper retainers is up to four implants and the lower retainers two implants. The dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Crowns and dental implants

80.000 ISK is awarded for crowns or dental implants in each 12-month period. The grant does not need to be applied for. A dentist reduces your bill by the amount he/she receives.

Birth defects, accidents and diseases

In the case of congenital defects, illness or accidents, Iceland Health pays the cost of a dentist (dental technician) up to a certain maximum. A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Youth 18-23 years old

Birth defects, accidents and diseases

Iceland Health pays 100% for necessary dental treatment due to serious consequences of birth defects, illnesses or accidents that occur before the age of 18, but it is not professionally appropriate to perform until after full bone maturity has been achieved. A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Others

Birth defects, accidents and diseases

In the event of serious consequences of congenital defects, illness or accidents during leisure and non-payment of accidents by a third party/insurer, Iceland Health pays 80% of the agreed price list. A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.

Rules on accident insurance apply to tooth loss in occupational accidents. In serious cases, Iceland Health pays 95% of the cost of the dentists price list.

Examples are: cleft upper denture, cleft palate (craniofacial Syndromes/Deformities) which can cause severe tooth decay, congenital deficiency of four or more adults prior to 12 years of molar teeth, or severe disparity in growth of skull and jaw bone requiring treatment specific mandibular reconstruction surgery.

A dentist will send an application electronically and wait for an answer before starting treatment.