§01Pricing & coverage

Under the GKV statutory scheme, routine check-ups and basic conservative dentistry are covered in full at the BEMA tariff, while prosthetics follow the fixed-allowance ("Festzuschuss") model: GKV pays roughly 60–75% of a standard-care benchmark, with the patient covering the balance and any upgrade. Expect indicative private fees of around €80–150 for a composite filling, €300–700 for a single-surface crown co-payment after Festzuschuss, €1,500–2,800 for an implant including the crown, and €60–120 for a professional cleaning (PZR), which GKV generally does not reimburse. Medicines and devices follow BfArM authorisation rules; PKV patients are billed under the GOZ schedule, typically at the 2.3× factor.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside surgery hours, Hatten falls under the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Niedersachsen (KZVN) weekend duty rota, with the on-call dentist for the Oldenburg-Land district published weekly in the local press and via the KZVN's online Notdienst search. For severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or facial swelling with breathing difficulty, dial 112; the ambulance will route to the Klinikum Oldenburg, which hosts the nearest Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurgie department. The non-emergency medical helpline 116 117 can also direct patients to the current dental duty practice if symptoms are urgent but not life-threatening.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Hatten dentists accept walk-in patients?

Most village practices prefer scheduled appointments, but the smaller single-handed clinics — including the Kirchhatten and Sandkrug practices — will usually fit acute pain cases in on the same day if you phone before 09:00. Because Hatten has no 24-hour dental clinic, walk-ins after lunch on Fridays or on weekends should instead consult the KZVN Notdienst rota for the Oldenburg-Land district rather than driving between village surgeries hoping to find an open door.

Is English spoken at clinics in Hatten?

English is generally understood by younger dentists and hygienists trained in the past two decades, but front-desk staff in rural Lower Saxony often operate primarily in German, and consent forms are issued in German only. Patients without German should bring a translator for prosthetic or surgical consultations where treatment plans, Heil- und Kostenpläne and Festzuschuss calculations need to be discussed precisely. Routine cleanings and check-ups are usually manageable in basic English.

Where do Hatten patients go for orthodontics or oral surgery?

Hatten's five listed practices are general and prosthetic in scope; there is no resident orthodontist or oral-surgery specialist in the municipality. Patients are routinely referred into Oldenburg — to KFO specialists around the Innenstadt and to the MKG department at Klinikum Oldenburg for wisdom-tooth extractions, cyst removal and reconstructive work. Aligner therapy and complex implantology cases are likewise handled in Oldenburg rather than locally.

Can I use my EHIC card at a Hatten dentist?

Yes, holders of a European Health Insurance Card are entitled to medically necessary treatment under the same BEMA conditions as a GKV-insured German resident, which covers pain relief, acute infections and basic conservative care. Elective prosthetics, implants and cosmetic work fall outside EHIC. Bring your card and passport to the first appointment; the practice will issue a Patientenerklärung. Non-EU visitors should expect to pay privately under GOZ and reclaim through their travel insurer.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice; prospective patients should consult a licensed dental clinic in Hatten or Oldenburg for individual clinical decisions.