Basic dental fillings to be covered by health insurance even after amalgam ban

When the 2026 ban on amalgam comes into force, adults will still be able to have their dental fillings fully covered by health insurance, the head of the Czech Chamber of Dentists, Roman Šmucler, told the CTK news agency following talks with Health Ministry officials. According to an earlier proposal the ministry only envisaged partial reimbursement for dental fillings. According to Roman Šmucler, who fought this proposal on the grounds that many Czechs would not be able to afford treatment, an agreement was reached that a simple filling made of photo-composite would be fully covered by health insurance for all patients. Those who request a better quality white filling will have to cover the extra cost.