Botswana - Obtain Dental Service

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. The Ministry of Health & Awareness (MoH), Department of Public Health office with the aid of public and private registered hospitals and clinics offers services such as Medical Services that includes’ Dental Services. MoH Contact & Map Details.
2. Patients that require Dental services such as diagnostic, preventive, or corrective procedures can obtain such services from a local health center/clinics, which are small hospitals with minimal facilities, yet they offer services like the big hospitals.
3. Pay the prescribed dental service fee, at the cashier's office and obtain a payment receipt, submit the receipt to the registration section, and obtain a registration card.
4. Head to the dental service unit/office waiting section and wait for your name to be called. The dentist will then examine you and render the applicable service.

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Required Documents

• Proof of payment for the service.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoH)
Physical Address:
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Plot 54609
24 Amos StreetGovernment EnclaveGaborone

Postal Address:
Ministry of Health & WellnessHeadquarters
Private Bag 0038Gaborone
Toll-Free Customer: 0800600740
Inquiries: 3632500/3170585
Emergency Services:  997
Email Address: [email protected]
MoH Contact & Map Details
MoH Website
Ministry Business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm -5:00 pm, closed during Public Holidays.

NOTE:Hours of Operation: Public Clinics operate weekdays from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm with a nurse on call available after hours, weekends and holidays. Some public clinics operate 24 hours.

Eligibility

• Citizens and non-citizens of all ages are eligible to obtain these services.

Fees

• Please consult with the public clinic cashier office.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• The service is issued within the course of the day.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Age/Gender
• Reason for the visit to the center
• Residential address
• Contact details

Need for the Document

Dental Service such as diagnostic, preventive, or corrective procedure are service’s that aims in maintain healthy gums and teeth and avoid other oral health problems, regular dental care service visits are essential for better health.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

MoH Website
MoH The Essential Health Service Package for Botswana

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