Comments on: Is cosmetic dental work eligible for sick pay?

By: Harry O.

Harry O. — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:19:59 +0000

Just call in sick the day you are having your dental work done. They will give you sick pay for this. Just keep your mouth shut. Don't them what you are actually doing.
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By: FRetTinG NoT!

FRetTinG NoT! — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:32:59 +0000

I wouldn't think so because sick pay only covers days that you're sick! And having cosmetic surgery is not considered ill health. Alhough you won't be fit for work following treatment, you are technically not ill, in the sense that you are ill as a result of the treatment (which is regarded as voluntary treatment and not essential treatment). Your only option is to use you holiday entitlement to cover the days you will be off recovering from the treatment.
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By: IDJ

IDJ — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:23:59 +0000

Hi. I'm only a dental student so i would check this out with your dentist first. However, i think that the only way to get free cosmetic dentistry is if your teeth are considerably "deformed/bad" and this is causing you a lot of stress and you can prove that it is affecting your self-confidence and making you depressed. It is very hard to persuade the NHS that this is the case and so they will usually only pay for dental treatment that is absolutely necessary to prevent bad oral healthcare. However, i would talk with your dentist first as this is a very hard question to answer without first having your teeth checked by a qualified professional dentist who is on the Dental Register. Your dentist will know all about this topic and will know what to do.
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By: peter o

peter o — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:38:59 +0000

you have got no chance.
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By: June S

June S — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:32:59 +0000

Doubt it. I would take leave if you think you will need a recovery period.
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By: Joycee

Joycee — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:53:59 +0000

Only if its medically required...if you are doing it of your own free will and its not a medical requirement for your better healthy then no.
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By: billy

billy — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:07:59 +0000

just don't tell them its cosmetic! say you need root canal surgery and that they sorted out some cosmetic treatment at the same time if anyone asks
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By: agius1520

agius1520 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:34:59 +0000

no because it voluntary.
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By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:18:59 +0000

no i have not heard that it is.
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By: koolcat

koolcat — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:13:59 +0000

i don't think it is why don't you ask your dentist he might be of some help.
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