Are you a foreigner working in Thailand looking for English-speaking dentists in Bangkok who accept Social Security? Many expats miss out on valuable dental benefits simply because they don't know how to use them. As of May 1, 2026, the Thai Social Security Office (SSO) has majorly upgraded its dental coverage. This guide explains how to claim your annual benefits and navigate the updated no-prepayment and reimbursement process.
The Thai Social Security Office provides essential oral healthcare coverage for eligible foreign workers. As of August 31, 2026, most general treatments no longer require paying upfront – simply show your passport at the clinic and the entitlement is deducted on the spot. Dentures and dental implants still follow a pay-and-claim process. The new rules also introduce expanded budgets!
As a foreign worker in Thailand, you're eligible if you:
You can check our standard dental treatment fees at this link.
Previously included in the 900 baht cap, wisdom tooth procedures now have their own separate allowance:
Please note: If your wisdom tooth case is highly complex and needs to be referred to an oral surgery specialist, that treatment cannot be claimed under Social Security.
The benefit limit has been raised to cover between 1,500 - 6,000 baht depending on the number of teeth and denture type. A new allowance of 900 baht/time has also been added for denture repairs. (New dentures can be claimed every 5 years).
A brand-new benefit for patients who have lost all teeth and cannot wear traditional removable dentures. SSO now covers 17,500 baht for surgery and 3,300 baht for the implant kit, including follow-up care.
All of the following CDC Dental packages qualify for the SSO 900 baht annual benefit. You pay the package price upfront and can submit the receipt to SSO to get up to 900 baht back.
| Package | Services Included | Package Price (THB) | SSO Reimburses Up To (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Package 1 Fluoride |
• Dental examination • Teeth cleaning • Polishing • Fluoride |
1,200 | 900 |
|
Package 2 Air Flow |
• Dental examination • Teeth cleaning • Air Flow (removes tea, coffee, and tobacco stains) |
1,800 | 900 |
|
Package 3 Air Flow + Fluoride |
• Dental examination • Teeth cleaning • Air Flow • Fluoride |
2,000 | 900 |
See Air Flow treatment details here.
Update (August 31, 2026): Patients no longer need to pay upfront for treatments covered under the basic entitlement (cleaning, fillings, extractions, wisdom tooth surgery). Just show your passport and the entitlement is deducted automatically at the clinic.
CDC Dental offers no-prepayment service for treatments covered under your SSO entitlement. Dentures and dental implants still require paying upfront and claiming reimbursement afterward. Here's how each works:
General treatments (cleaning / fillings / extractions / wisdom tooth surgery) – no prepayment needed:
Dentures / dental implants – still pay upfront, then claim:
As a foreign professional in Thailand, language barriers shouldn't prevent you from accessing quality dental care. CDC Dental offers:
(Chatuchak Dental Center)
BTS Saphan Khwai, near Chatuchak, Ari, Phahonyothin, Pradiphat, Sutthisan, Or Tor Kor Market.
Google Maps – Chatuchak Dental Center(formerly Prinya Dental Clinic)
Near Bangkapi, Ladprao 109, Ladprao 107, Ladprao 101, RBAC, Ramkhamhaeng.
Google Maps – Ladprao 109 Branch
Yes! If you work legally in Thailand with a work permit and have contributed to SSO for at least 3 months (within a 15-month timeframe), you can access the exact same dental benefits as Thai nationals.
CDC Dental (with locations in Saphan Khwai and Ladprao) offers English-speaking services. We will provide all the official documents you need to successfully claim your SSO reimbursement online or in person.
Not anymore, for most treatments. As of August 31, 2026, general treatments (cleaning, fillings, extractions, wisdom tooth surgery) no longer require paying upfront – just show your passport and your entitlement is deducted at the clinic. Dentures and dental implants are the exception: you still pay the fee first, then use the medical certificate and receipt we provide to claim your money back from the SSO.
General treatments (cleaning, fillings, normal extractions) are covered up to 900 baht annually. Wisdom tooth surgery now has a separate allowance of up to 2,500 baht. Dentures and dental implants are also covered under separate budgets.
No, you don't need to bring your work permit to the dental clinic. You only need your passport to register at the clinic. When submitting your claim to SSO, you will need your passport and bank book copy.
You can continue using your benefits as long as you maintain SSO status. If you leave employment, benefits remain valid for 6 months after your resignation date.
No, the annual dental benefit (such as the 900 baht general limit) does not carry over. If you don't claim it within the calendar year, it expires and resets on January 1st.
If your dental treatment costs less than the 900 baht annual allowance, you can claim the exact amount you paid and keep the remaining balance to use for other dental treatments before the end of the calendar year.
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