Ten-minute oral health procedure appointments will be free of charge for FSHS clients from the start of September. The change is based on a previously agreed follow-up of cumulative fees charged and on feedback received.

A healthcare professional will determine the necessary duration of the oral health appointment after assessing the patient’s need for treatment. The FSHS uses an oral health procedure classification compiled by THL (the National Institute for Welfare and Health), in which appointment durations are determined on the basis of how challenging a procedure is to be performed. Ten-minute appointments are suitable for short check-ups such as the removal of sutures.