Yes. Dental cleaning (prophylaxis) is covered by Daman on all plan tiers — Basic, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Most plans cover 2 cleanings per year (every 6 months). The Basic (DHA Essential Benefit Plan) specifically mandates preventive dental care including scaling and polishing at 80% coverage. Your copay is typically 0-20% depending on your plan.

Standard Daman coverage is 2 prophylaxis appointments per calendar year (every 6 months). Some enhanced Gold and Platinum employer plans provide 3 cleanings per year for patients with documented gum disease or periodontal risk factors. Patients with active gum disease may receive authorization for more frequent cleanings (every 3-4 months) as therapeutic treatment rather than routine preventive care — this requires clinical documentation from your dentist.

A standard Daman-covered cleaning appointment typically includes: (1) Dental examination (D0120 or D0150) — checking for cavities, gum health, oral cancer screening. (2) Scaling — removal of calculus (tartar) and plaque from tooth surfaces using ultrasonic and hand scalers. (3) Polishing — removing surface stains with prophylaxis paste. (4) Radiographs — bitewing X-rays are usually covered every 1-2 years as part of the examination. (5) Oral hygiene instruction. These are billed under preventive dental codes and covered on all Daman plans.

On Daman Basic (the DHA Essential Benefit Plan), dental cleanings are typically covered at 80% — meaning you pay a 20% copay. For a standard cleaning appointment with X-rays costing AED 400-600 total, your out-of-pocket cost is approximately AED 80-120. Some Basic plans have moved to 0% copay for preventive care to encourage utilization — check your specific benefits schedule.

Most Daman-accredited dental clinics require an appointment for a full cleaning and examination. While some offer walk-in availability, dental cleanings involve both the dentist (for examination and treatment planning) and the dental hygienist or dentist performing the cleaning — scheduling ensures both are available. Call or book online at a Daman-accredited clinic and confirm they accept your insurance card. Bring your Daman card and Emirates ID.

Yes. Bitewing radiographs (the small bite-down X-rays that show between your teeth) are covered under Daman's diagnostic dental benefit, typically every 12-24 months. A panoramic OPG (full jaw X-ray) is covered at lower frequency or when clinically indicated. The X-rays are billed separately from the cleaning and examination but all apply against your dental benefit. Most clinics include X-rays in the same appointment as your cleaning.

Yes, but under different rules than routine cleaning. Deep cleaning — formally called scaling and root planing (SRP) or periodontal debridement — is covered on Daman Gold and Platinum plans when gum disease (periodontitis) has been diagnosed. It is billed per quadrant (each quarter of your mouth). On Basic and Silver, SRP may have more limited coverage. Pre-authorization is often required. Deep cleaning is a therapeutic treatment for gum disease, not a routine preventive procedure.

Regular cleaning (prophylaxis): removes calculus above and slightly below the gum line — appropriate for patients with healthy gums or mild gingivitis. Takes 30-60 minutes. Covered 2× per year on all plans. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing): removes calculus from deep within periodontal pockets (below the gum line) and planes the root surfaces to discourage bacteria reattachment. Takes multiple visits (typically one quadrant per appointment). Requires local anaesthesia. Covered for diagnosed periodontitis on Gold/Platinum, with pre-authorization. These are fundamentally different procedures — a regular cleaning does not become a deep cleaning based on how long it takes.

Yes. Children's dental cleanings and examinations are covered on all Daman plans from the first tooth's eruption. Paediatric prophylaxis (cleaning for children) is covered 2× per year. Additionally, Daman often covers preventive treatments specifically for children: fluoride varnish application (every 6 months on Gold/Platinum) and pit and fissure sealants (usually up to age 16, on Gold/Platinum plans). These are excellent preventive tools that significantly reduce cavity risk.

Fluoride varnish application is covered on Gold and Platinum plans for both children and adults, typically twice per year coinciding with cleaning appointments. On Basic and Silver, fluoride application may not be separately covered — the cleaning itself is covered, but the fluoride supplement may not be. Check your specific benefits schedule. For children, fluoride is one of the most cost-effective preventive investments.

Dental sealants (thin resin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent decay) are covered on Daman Gold and Platinum plans for children, typically up to age 14-16. Sealants are highly effective at reducing pit and fissure caries — a study-backed preventive investment. Each tooth is billed separately. Pre-authorization may be required for multiple sealants in one visit.

No. The 2× per year cleaning benefit is designed for 6-month intervals. Most Daman plans enforce a minimum interval between covered cleanings — typically 5-6 months. Having two cleanings within a short period would result in the second being denied. Exception: if a cleaning is performed in a medical context (pre-surgery preparation, treatment after a dental procedure) with clinical documentation, additional cleanings may be authorized.

Yes, and this is one of the most important things to understand about preventive dental care. Even with excellent home hygiene, calculus (tartar) builds up in areas that toothbrushes cannot reach. Calculus cannot be removed by brushing or flossing — only professional instruments can remove it. Beyond cleaning, the twice-yearly examination allows your dentist to catch cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer at early, easily treatable stages — before they become expensive and painful. Use your covered benefit.

If you have several years of calculus buildup, your first appointment may need to be more extensive than a standard cleaning. Your dentist may recommend a more thorough initial scaling that takes longer and may include additional X-rays. This may be billed as periodontal debridement (D4355) rather than standard prophylaxis — covered similarly on most Daman plans but may require pre-authorization. Don't let the fear of catching up deter you — the Daman accredited clinic will work within your coverage.

Polishing to remove surface stains (intrinsic staining from food, beverages) is included in a standard prophylaxis cleaning — it is part of the covered cleaning appointment. Air polishing (pressurised baking soda spray for heavy staining) is sometimes billed as an additional procedure and may or may not be covered depending on clinical documentation. This is different from whitening — polishing removes existing surface stains, whitening bleaches the tooth structure itself.