The first dentist to check pregnant was issued on 2 June. The oral health program will have 21 million euros for the first year, and also pregnant women will also cover elderly people in need.
The users will be able to choose any doctor on the list of professional members of its health region. So far 43 have been issued checks dentist.
"It will be prescribed by the family doctor. In the elderly it is necessary that they are entitled to the supplement supportive, "said Ana Jorge, Minister of Health, the issue of symbolic first dentist to check a pregnant woman, the Health Center of Olivais (Lisbon). On occasion, the Minister of Health will take that are not made from savings accounts to the National Health Service (SNS).
According to Ana Jorge, a program of oral health in the public sector would require "a very expensive investment, because it is necessary to install equipment and put many professionals in the health centers. "Putting exclusively in the public oral health program would require a huge effort for the program be extended equally," he added.
The Ministry of Health ensures that all health centers in the country may provide the dentist checks. The program provides for ceilings of 120 euros for pregnant women, divided into three checks and the completion of treatments can be completed within 60 days after delivery. For the elderly the maximum value is 80 euros and an estimated more than 250 euros for the placement of dental prostheses.
Cristina Sambado
RTP
RTP
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