Dental care applies to those who turn 67 in 2026 or are older
From 1 January 2026, new rules for dental care will apply to those who turn 67 or older in 2026 – a new state dental care subsidy. The new high-cost protection means that you pay 10 per cent of the reference price for certain treatments at our Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken clinics. This applies to both treatments and materials.
New high-cost protection
The state dental care subsidy applies to those who turn 67 or older in 2026. You now get better protection against high dental care costs.
Treatments included
Ten-tooth care applies at Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken. The new high-cost protection includes, among other things
- Treatments for illness, pain and tooth loss.
- Filling cavities
- Dental crowns, bridges and implants in the front ten teeth of the upper and lower jaw.
Treatments not included
The new high-cost protection does not cover
- Examinations
- Preventive care, such as cleaning and tartar removal
- X-rays
Ask your dentist if you are unsure
If you are unsure about what applies to your particular treatment, we will be happy to help you sort it out.
Which are the ten front teeth?
Teeth positions 1 to 5 are the front teeth up to the first two molars in the upper and lower jaws.
The previous high-cost protection still applies
The previous high-cost protection remains in place.
It applies to everything that is not included in the new high-cost protection. It works like this:
1. You pay the first 3.000 SEK yourself.
2. Then you pay
- 50 per cent of costs over 3.000 SEK
- 15 per cent of costs over 15.000 SEK.
What is state dental care support?
State dental care support for those aged 67 or older consists of
Special dental care compensation, the new high-cost protection. This means that you pay 10 per cent of the reference price for certain treatments. Dentists and dental hygienists are not allowed to charge more than the reference price.
General dental care compensation, the previous high-cost protection. Applies to everything that is not included in the new high-cost protection. The protection means that you only pay the full cost up to a certain amount, after which the cost becomes lower. Dentists and dental hygienists may charge a higher price than the reference price. In that case, you will need to pay the difference yourself.
General dental care allowance of 600 Swedish kronor per year, which you can use to pay for dental care or subscription dental care. You can save the allowance for up to two years.
Special dental care allowance is an allowance for those who have certain illnesses or disabilities that affect their dental health. Your dentist or dental hygienist will determine whether you are entitled to the allowance.
Our advice to you as a patient at Lärarkliniken or Specialistkliniken
Even though tiotandvård will not come into effect until 2026, examinations and preventive care are not included. This means that the price for these visits is the same regardless of whether you come in the autumn or after the turn of the year. Book your examination as soon as possible if you have any discomfort or pain. The dentist can then tell you about your current dental status, draw up a treatment plan and let you know if you need dental care that should not be postponed. Some conditions can pose a risk to your health if you postpone treatment, and it can also reduce the chances of successful treatment. In addition, you will then be ready to start any treatment immediately in January.
At Universitetstandvården, you will always receive clear information about costs, reimbursements and what support is available to you. We are here to help you take care of your oral health – both now and in the future.
Free dental care if you are a student's patient
If you are over 67 years of age and are a student's patient, you pay nothing – because you are helping to train the dental professionals of the future. This dental care is completely free of charge and applies to all teeth and treatments.
Click here if you would like to know more about becoming a student patient.
Questions and answers about tiotandvård (ten-tooth care)
From 1 January 2026.
Everyone who has reached the age of 67 and is registered in the Swedish insurance system.
You pay 10% of the reference price for the treatments covered. The state covers the remaining cost. The reimbursement is automatically registered via the Försäkringskassan (Swedish Social Insurance Agency) when you visit us. Tiotandvård applies at the Lärarkliniken and the Specialistklinken.
It is the Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken here at the Universitetstandvården that will be covered by the tiotandvård scheme.
If you are over 67 years of age and are a patient of a student, you pay nothing – because you are helping to train the dental professionals of the future. In that case, dental care is completely free of charge and applies to all teeth and treatments. Tiotandvård also applies at akutmottagningen (the Emergency Department).
- Ten-tooth care applies at Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken. The new high-cost protection includes, among other things
- Treatments for illness, pain and tooth loss.
- Filling cavities
- Dental crowns, bridges and implants in the front ten teeth of the upper and lower jaw.
The new high-cost protection does not cover
- Examinations
- Preventive care, such as cleaning and tartar removal
- X-rays
Implant-supported crowns and bridges are covered, but only for teeth in positions 1–5 (front teeth, canines and front molars).
All dental care provided today meets high aesthetic standards. However, there are treatments that are considered cosmetic dentistry, such as porcelain veneers and ‘invisible braces’. These are not included in dental care support.
Your dentist at Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken will help you see what is included in ten-tooth care and what is still covered by the current high-cost protection.
If you are 67 years of age or older, dental care is completely free of charge and covers all teeth and all treatments. Since you are helping to train the dental professionals of the future, we want you to feel rewarded.
Before you can be registered with one of our students, one of our teachers must assess whether your treatment needs are suitable for educational care. The need for patients varies from term to term.
Would you like to register your interest? Read all the information and fill in the form on this page.
If you have acute problems, you should seek dental care immediately. Do not wait!
If you are only planning an examination, you can do so before 1 January 2026, as the cost of examinations is not affected by the reform.
Therefore, book your examination at the Lärarkliniken or Specialistkliniken now. The dentist can then tell you about your current dental status, make a treatment plan and tell you if you can wait until 1 January 2026. Some conditions can pose a risk to your health if you postpone treatment, and it can also reduce the chances of successful treatment.
Counting starts from the front teeth in the middle and goes backwards. Positions 1–5 therefore cover the front teeth, canine teeth and the first two molars.
Tooth positions 6, 7 and 8 are not covered by tiotandvård for tooth- and implant-supported crowns and bridges.
According to the tiotandvård proposal, if you turn 67 in 2026, or are already older, you will only pay 10 per cent of the reference price for the treatments included in ten-tooth care. Please note that tiotandvård does not cover all treatments.
An examination at the Lärarkliniken and Specialistkliniken will not be covered by the tiotandvård scheme, and the price will remain the same as it is today. You can still use the dental care allowance (ATB) as a discount when paying for the examination.
No. If you are registered in the Försäkringskassan (Swedish insurance system), the compensation is automatically activated when you receive treatment from us.
The emergency treatment itself is covered. However, emergency examinations/investigations or X-rays taken in connection with the emergency visit are not covered; the current compensation rules apply in these cases.
The compensation applies to teeth in positions 1–5. For teeth further back, the old rules apply, where you can receive compensation from your home insurance in the event of an accident, depending on the terms of your agreement.
No, the free healthcare card does not affect this.
The reference price is set by the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) and is used by Försäkringskassan to calculate the support. You always pay 10 per cent of the reference price if you are over 67 years of age when tiotandvård is introduced.
The Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) has proposed that the enhanced high-cost protection, tiotandvård, be introduced on 1 January 2026. On 3 December 2025, the decision was passed by the Swedish Parliament.