Would PhD students be entitled to free dental care on the NHS (UK)?

I'm a little confused about the details... can someone fill me in please?

Would PhD students be entitled to free dental care on the NHS (UK)?
I'm not sure whether you qualify automatically, but you could phone 0845 850 1166 and ask them to send you a HC1 form. You fill this in with details of your income and what important expenses you have to pay such as rent, council tax etc. If you qualify for full help you will be sent an HC2 certificate (which lasts for 1 year) which entitles you to free prescriptions, free NHS dental care and more. If you don't qualify for full help you might be able to get reduced rates. If you're not sure, it's always worth applying, they can only say you qualify or don't. It is especially worth calling them if you are trying to survive on a student loan.
Reply:I guess it depends on how you are funded but in general I would say no.
Reply:No. You are entitled to free NHS dental treatment up to the age of 19 if you are in full time education. After that you'll have to put your hand in your pocket.
Reply:nope sorry ull have to pay
Reply:I think up to 19 as long as you are in full time education your entitled to free treatment after that you have to pay the NHS fees unless you are on certain benefits, pregnant or a nursing mother.


I am a private nurse so am not 100% sure!