Using MediSave for Dental Treatments
Good oral health is an important part of overall health, affecting many aspects of well-being. However,
the cost of dental care can sometimes make it difficult to seek treatment. This is where MediSave can
help reduce dental expenses.
MediSave is a national savings scheme that allows individuals to set aside part of their income to cover
personal or dependents’ hospital stays, day surgeries, and certain outpatient treatments. You can view
the
full list of expenses eligible for MediSave claims.
MediSave can reduce your dental costs by up to $1,250 for an implant. For example, if the implant costs
$3,700, your out-of-pocket expense would be reduced by about one-third.
To use MediSave benefits, please visit a MediSave Accredited Dental Clinic. True Dental Studio is recognized under the MediSave Scheme, allowing patients to claim for approved treatments such as dental implants and surgical procedures.
Who Can Use MediSave?
MediSave is a national medical savings scheme available to all Singapore citizens and Permanent
Residents. It can be used to offset healthcare expenses. If there are insufficient funds in the account,
your family member’s account can even be utilized to pay for the expense on your behalf.
You may read more about MediSave here.
What’s Covered Under MediSave-Eligible Dental Treatments
Generally, the MediSave scheme allows treatment that involves surgery and is performed due to medical reasons. MediSave does not cover non-surgical dental services and cosmetic procedures.
| MediSave Claimable | Not Claimable by MediSave |
|---|---|
Dental surgical procedures include:
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Maximum Amount Claimable Under MediSave
| Dental Procedure | Maximum Claimable Amount |
|---|---|
| Wisdom Tooth Surgery | $1250 per Tooth |
| Insertion of Dental Implant(s) | $1250 per Tooth |
| Removal of Dental Implant(s) | $750 per Tooth |
Terms and conditions apply. Accurate as of 16th May 2024. Please check with our staff for more information.
How To Claim MediSave During Your Visit
If you possess a CHAS/PG/MG card, you may also be eligible for a subsidised rate on non-surgical dental
services.
At True Dental Studio, we are committed to providing affordable dental
treatments at our clinic and facilitating your claims. Utilizing MediSave is only a simple
3-step process at our clinic.
1. Consultation
Book an appointment at the clinic for one of our doctors to assess your condition. During the consultation, you will be informed about the eligibility of the treatment for MediSave claims. If deemed eligible, you will co-pay the dental expense after your MediSave claims.
2. Verification
Bring a copy of your NRIC and your family member's NRIC if you are utilizing their account for our clinic to verify your identity. You will be asked to complete the Medical Claims Authorisation Form (MCAF) to claim from the MediSave account.
3. Billing
Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a MediSave Claims Statement notifying you of the deduction.
Updates to CHAS Subsidies (from October 2025)
To make dental care more affordable, the Ministry of Health has enhanced CHAS subsidies:
- CHAS Orange cardholders are now covered for preventive dental treatments such as consultation, scaling, and polishing.
- Higher subsidy caps apply to selected restorative treatments (e.g., root canals, crowns, dentures) for Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation, CHAS Blue, and Orange cardholders.
- Fee benchmarks will be displayed at all CHAS clinics to help patients understand typical charge ranges before subsidy.
From mid-2026, seniors aged 60 and above will also be able to use Flexi-MediSave for root canal treatments and permanent crowns at CHAS clinics. This means you can enjoy CHAS subsidies first, and then use MediSave to further offset your bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
MediSave-eligible dental services and their corresponding claimable amounts are
as follows:
• Placement of Dental Implant(s) - Up to $1,250 per tooth
• Removal of Dental Implant(s) - Up to $750 per tooth
• Wisdom Tooth Surgery (Single Tooth) - Up to $1,250
Please check with us for more information.
Root canal treatments are not MediSave claimable. However, our clinic can help you utilize CHAS subsidies are available for root canal treatment (up to 2 per calendar year) and dental crowns (up to 4 per calendar year). Read more about the CHAS dental subsidy schedule.
No, MediSave cannot be utilized for non-surgical dental treatments. However, our clinic can help you utilize CHAS subsidies if you are eligible. Read more about the CHAS dental subsidy schedule.
Why Choose True Dental Studio?
Friendly Dentist and Team
Our team treats each and every patient to the best of our ability. This is the reason why entire families have continued their dental care with True Dental Studio for many years, from all over Singapore.
Minimal Discomfort
At True Dental, it is our commitment to ensure our patients are kept as comfortable as possible. We aim to minimize discomfort, if any, for our patients.
Affordable Treatments
We believe in pricing quality treatments at a competitive rate. We are transparent and upfront with our treatment costs.