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Free dental checks in France extended to age 24
Young people in France are now entitled to one free dental health check every three years from age 6 to 24.

Up to now, free checks have been available for children aged between six and 18, but have now been extended to include France’s 1.5million people aged 18 to 24, who will receive a free voucher, valid for a year, to cover the cost of a check-up.