Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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173. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if entitlement to dental treatment in the case of a person (details supplied) extends to periodontal treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7984/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The dental benefit scheme currently covers only a free yearly examination. Other treatments, such as periodontal treatment, are not currently covered under the scheme.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.