PRSI dentist

[MonkeyFeet]

Hi

I am slightly confused with regard to PRSI dentists, welfare benefits and VHI dental care.

Firstly I qualify for PRSI dental care, but for this is it necessary to attend a PRSI dentist, from the list on http://www.welfare.ie/publications/dentistlist?
Or could I attend a dentist of my choice and claim back on one of the MED forms?

I am also covered with VHI dental care, but on their site (http://www.vhi.ie/pdf/products/prsifaq.pdf), it says 'you must visit a PRSI participating dentist'. Does this also mean that I need to attend a dentist on the PRSI dentist list from welfare?

If I must attend a PRSI dentist to get these benefits, can someone let me know of a good dentist in Dublin 2 or 8, who would be good with someone who does not like going to the dentist at all!!

Thanks for your help

 

[terrysgirl33]

MF, most dentists are in this scheme, have you tried contacting the dentist of your choice and seeing if they are covered? Can't recommend a dentist in these areas, sorry!

 

[ClubMan]

Not Dublin 2 or 8 but Dublin 7 in case it's of any use - I go to Rod Crichton listed and find him good.

 

[MonkeyFeet]

Thanks ClubMan and terrysgirl33

I've rang the dentist I had in mind and they are not part of the PRSI scheme, unfortunately

I might go to Dublin 7 if I get no more suggestions...