Chirurgien-dentiste souriant, bras croisés, dans un cabinet dentaire moderne équipé d’un fauteuil et d’un écran de radiologie, illustrant l’accompagnement professionnel pour les examens bucco-dentaires annuels.

Free annual oral health check-up for 3-24 year olds: everything that will change in 2025

Free annual oral health check-up for 3-24 year olds: everything that will change in 2025

Starting April 1, 2025 , the M'T dents program is evolving to offer a free annual oral health check-up to all young people aged 3 to 24. This is a significant step to strengthen prevention and aim for a cavity-free generation . Here's what's changing, why it's important, and how to benefit: .

1. Why this change?

Until 2024, young people aged 3 to 24 could benefit from a free oral examination every three years . Now, this check-up is annual , with several objectives:

  • Detect cavities, gum disease or dental malpositions earlier .
  • Educating young people and their parents about good oral hygiene practices.
  • Reducing inequalities in access to healthcare, especially in disadvantaged areas .

Key figure : Thanks to triennial checkups, the rate of cavities among young people has already decreased. Annual checkups aim to accelerate this trend and achieve the goal of a cavity-free generation ).

2. Who is affected?

  • All young people aged 3 to 24 , regardless of their income.
  • Pregnant women : Their oral health check-up is also being modernized. It can now be carried out from the 4th month of pregnancy up to the 6th month after delivery (instead of 12 days previously) .

New for 2025 : Exam invitations will be sent by email every year, except at certain key ages (3, 6, 12 and 18 years old) where a postal mail will be kept .

3. How does it work?

a. Scheduling an appointment

  • No more forms needed : Since 2025, you only need to present your health insurance card and your supplementary health insurance card (if applicable) to the dentist.
  • Full third-party payment : No upfront costs for the examination and associated care .

b. Examination procedure

  • Complete assessment : The dentist checks the condition of the teeth and gums and looks for any cavities or abnormalities.
  • Personalized advice : Prevention messages tailored to the age and habits of the young person are provided.
  • Free care : If cavities or other problems are detected, the necessary care is provided within 3 months of the examination (and must be completed within 6 months) .

c. Tools for dentists

  • An online service allows practitioners to check the patient's eligibility and to update their Shared Medical Record (DMP) with the results .
  • An age-based prevention guide is available to standardize the advice given to patients .

4. Other developments in 2025

  • Price increase : The oral examination increases from €30 to €40 , and up to €50 if it includes an X-ray or a panoramic dental X-ray .
  • Administrative simplification : Paper forms are no longer required; everything is now done via the Vitale card and the digital tools .
  • Extension to medical and social care establishments : An oral health assessment has become mandatory upon entry into these structures since January 2025 .

5. Why is this good news?

  • Enhanced prevention : Annual monitoring allows problems to be identified and treated earlier , avoiding more serious and costly care later.
  • Continuing education : Young people and their parents receive advice tailored to each stage of their growth.
  • Easier access : No more administrative or financial barriers to benefiting from regular dental care.

Objective : Zero cavities, zero pain, zero exclusion for younger generations .

6. How can I benefit from it?

  1. Wait for the invitation : The Health Insurance sends an email or a letter depending on the age.
  2. Make an appointment with the dentist of your choice.
  3. Please bring your health insurance card (and your supplementary health insurance card if applicable).
  4. Benefit from the examination and advice without upfront costs.

Note : If you have not received an invitation, don't panic! Since 2025, no invitation is required to benefit from the program.

Conclusion: A giant leap forward for the oral health of young people

With its annual "M'T dents" campaign , France strengthens its prevention policy and aligns itself with the recommendations of the French National Authority for Health (HAS). For parents and young people, it's an opportunity to take care of their smile without financial strain and to adopt good habits for optimal oral health.

Have you ever taken advantage of this annual review for your children? Share your experience in the comments!

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