We explain how to discuss prevention with patients and parents, read research and prepare oral-health learning sessions.
Practical guides with learning examples, working questions and sources to check.
Patient conversations · 4 min read
A practical conversation plan: understand the difficulty, explain the next step and check that the patient can describe it in their own words.
Research evidence · 4 min read
From a clinical question to a useful explanation: check the population, comparison, outcome and limits of a publication.
Teaching · 3 min read
Prepare a session for children, parents or students with a clear objective, a suitable demonstration and a way to check understanding.
Bulgaria’s programme · 4 min read
Sealants for children aged 5–9 in Bulgaria: which patients qualify, how to join and what to agree about payment.
NHIF coverage and rates · 7 min read
Procedure codes, NHIF payments and patient contributions in euros under Bulgaria’s 2026–2028 dental framework contract. Rates apply to care provided from 1 September to 31 December 2026.
Choose a page for the particular question. Read it first and relate the explanation to the patient’s or family’s individual needs.
Daily care · 7 min read
Choose fluoride toothpaste, reach the difficult surfaces and adapt the routine when taste, touch or coordination gets in the way.
Dental appointments · 5 min read
Prepare for a first visit, discuss anxiety and understand what to check about dental care funded by Bulgaria's NHIF.
Use the NHIF contract, BZS information and professional registers when preparing documents or checking registration.
In Bulgarian · Links checked on
Bulgaria’s National Health Insurance Fund
The national framework contract, annexes and application forms on the NHIF website.
Search by region, municipality, contracted services and specialty.
Addresses, phone numbers and visiting hours for the national and regional offices.
Bulgarian Dental Union
The official BZS website: regulations, news and continuing education.
The national directory of regional college contacts.
Public search by name, professional registration code (ЛПК) or regional college.
Check recommendations in the original, the evidence period and the country they apply to. External publishers are identified below each link.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities · In English
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) · NG197, 2021 · In English
Министерство на здравеопазването · In Bulgarian