Healthcare & medicine
Can I get dental treatment under Japanese health insurance?
Yes. Medically necessary dental treatment that falls within Japan's public health-insurance benefits can be covered for eligible insured residents. Cosmetic or non-covered services remain self-paid.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- You must be enrolled in an applicable Japanese public health-insurance scheme.
- Some materials, techniques and elective services are outside insurance coverage.
Documents
- Passport/ID
- Insurance information if applicable
Likely cost
Depends on public-insurance coverage and provider. Insured treatment normally uses the statutory patient copayment; uninsured, elective and private services are charged at provider rates.
Where to act
Municipal office for National Health Insurance, or employer/health-insurance society for employee insurance.