Dental checkups for children
Regular dental check-ups are particularly important for children
Naturally, you want your child to have healthy teeth. A key requirement for this is consistent dental care twice a day. Additional protection is provided through professional dental checkups. SBK covers the costs of the legally defined dental checkups for your child. On top of that, you will receive a bonus if your child participates in the SBK Bonus Scheme.
The type and scope of preventive dental checkups for early detection and prevention depend on your child’s age, whether it concerns the teeth, mouth, or jaw.
How your child receives dental checkups
Just present your child’s SBK healthcare card at the dental practice. All preventive checkups are billed directly to us by the dental practice, no paperwork for you.
Dental care for children (up to 17 years)
Measures to support dental health, for example:
| Age | Preventive measure | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 34 months | Comprehensive early detection checkup, education for caregivers on causes of oral diseases, guidance on dental care, fluoride treatment | 3 early detection checkups; fluoride treatment up to 2x per year if needed |
| 35 months to 6 years | Early detection checkup, fluoride treatment | 3 checkups between 30th month and 6th year (first at age 3, others annually) Note: The first early detection examination always takes place in the third year of life. The two further examinations take place before the age of 6. The interval between examinations is 12 months. |
| 6 to 17 years | Individual prophylaxis: assessment of oral hygiene, gum check, thorough cleaning of soft plaque, fissure sealants on molars | Twice a year |
| Group prophylaxis, in kindergartens and schools (up to age 12), as well as institutions for children with disabilities: | Measures to promote dental health, for example: nutritional advice and guidance on oral hygiene, motivation to have regular dental check-ups, implementation of special age-appropriate programs, detection of (early) childhood malformations in the teeth, mouth, and jaw area, and education on how to avoid them. | no restrictions |
The bonus booklet – your companion for a higher subsidy for dental prostheses
With the bonus booklet you receive from your dental practice, you can document your child’s regular dental checkups. How it works: just have each visit recorded and confirmed by the practice. This not only supports your child’s dental health but can also save money later—because if your child can prove regular checkups, they will receive a higher subsidy for any future dental prostheses.
You can also use the bonus booklet digitally through the SBK patient record. Your child’s dentist can enter both new and past checkups there.
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