I have been working and paying PRSI for the last 4 years,I am in full time work and in a permanent position. I recently went to the Dentist for a check up under the impression that it was free because I pay PRSI,however the Dentist has told me that I dont qualify because I haven't been paying PRSI for atleast 5 years,is this true???He wants me back for a number of visits and needless to say it will be very costly if I cannot avail of the relief due to paying PRSI. Is there any way around this or can I even claim some of the expenses off tax at the end of the year????