What does CHAS cover at the dentist?
Covered and not covered
| CHAS-subsidised | Not covered by CHAS |
|---|---|
| Consultation, scaling, polishing, topical fluoride, X-rays, fillings, extractions (including simple wisdom tooth extraction), re-cementation of crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, permanent crowns, complete and partial dentures, denture reline or repair | Braces and clear aligners, dental implants, surgical removal of wisdom teeth, whitening, veneers, mouthguards |
The supporting crowns of a bridge can be claimed as permanent crowns.
Wisdom tooth surgery and implant surgery may be MediSave-claimable instead. See what MediSave can pay for.
By card colour
Example: maximum subsidy for a routine visit (consultation, scaling, polishing, fluoride)
| Card | Dental subsidy? | Consultation | Scaling | Polishing | Fluoride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAS Orange | Yes | $13.50 | $20.00 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| CHAS Blue | Yes | $20.50 | $30.00 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Merdeka Generation | Yes | $25.50 | $35.00 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Pioneer Generation | Yes | $30.50 | $40.00 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| CHAS Green | No | – | – | – | – |
The full subsidy table for all 18 procedures is on our CHAS page (MOH schedule effective 1 October 2025).
Is dental free with a CHAS Blue card?
No. CHAS is a co-payment scheme: the subsidy is deducted from the clinic’s fee and you pay the balance. For a routine visit where the consultation, scaling, polishing and fluoride can all be claimed, the subsidy can cover most of the fee. Larger treatments such as crowns and root canals still have a balance to pay, which patients aged 60 and above can further reduce with Flexi-MediSave.
Yearly limits
Limits are per procedure, not per visit. For example: 2 consultations a year at least 6 months apart, 2 scalings, 6 fillings, 4 extractions, 2 root canal treatments and 4 crowns per calendar year. Only one CHAS claim can be made per patient per day. Full list on the CHAS page.
What to bring
Your valid CHAS, MG or PG card (physical or digital) and NRIC. Cards cannot be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Does CHAS cover braces?
No. Braces and clear aligners are not CHAS procedures. Some enhanced company insurance plans include orthodontics.
Does CHAS cover wisdom tooth removal?
A simple extraction of an erupted wisdom tooth is CHAS-claimable as a back-tooth extraction. Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is not a CHAS procedure, but it is MediSave-claimable.
Does the CHAS Green card cover dental?
No. CHAS Green cards do not carry dental subsidies.
Can I use CHAS at any dental clinic?
Only at clinics registered as CHAS dental clinics. Look for the CHAS sign or check the clinic locator on chas.sg.
Does CHAS cover dental implants?
No. Implant surgery may be partly MediSave-claimable, up to $1,950 per implant placed.
Sources
- MOH / CHAS, Enhanced CHAS dental subsidy caps (Annex A, 1 Sep 2025)
- CHAS, Dental services claim limits
Questions about your teeth?
Book a check-up. You will hear what we find, the options and the fee before anything is done.