10. Dental Treatment in France

1. 10.1. Basic Rules
2. 10.2. Child Dental Treatment
3. 10.3. Prostheses

10.2. Child Dental Treatment in France

All children are entitled to a free dental check every three years, between the ages of between aged 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18.

It is called le bilan bucco-dentaire (BBD).

If any treatment is needed as a result of the check then most of this work is free of charge, although there are some exceptions, e.g. prostheses and orthodontics (brace). In order to be qualify for 100% reimbursement the treatment must be started within three months of the dental check.

‘Free’ dental treatment in this sense means that you do not need to pay in advance or use your carte vitale.

You will be advised by letter from the Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie one month before your child’s birthday of their entitlement to a free dental check. The check must be carried out within six months following their birthday.

The letter will contain tags or stickers that you should hand over to the dentist in order that they can recover their fee.