Dental Plans 

Dental Plans can be discounted or reduced-fee programs attached to your Medical Insurance. These programs are designed for health conscious consumers looking to maintain their oral health and minimize their dental care expenses.

General dentists who participate in these plans agree to accept the Dental contracted rate as payment in full for services performed. A sample table of a Dental Plan’s discounted fees is found below.

Procedure Description	Usual Fee 1	Discounted Fee (for Plan Members) 2	Member Savings
Routine 6 Month Check-Up	$43	$24	$19
In Depth Check-Up	$69	$37	$32
Full Mouth X-Rays	$114	$65	$49
Four Bitewing X-Rays	$55	$25	$30
Panoramic Film	$97	$50	$47
Adult Teeth Cleaning	$83	$44	$39
Child Teeth Cleaning	$62	$32	$30
Protective Sealant / Tooth	$46	$26	$20
1 Surface White Filling for U or L Front Tooth	$135	$71	$64
Single Crown – Porcelain on High Noble Metal	$981	$566	$415
Single Crown – Porcelain on Noble Metal	$912	$549	$363
Root Canal Treatment – Molar	$919	$522	$397
Perio Scaling and Root Planing (Per Quadrant)	$217	$123	$94
Full Upper Denture	$1,353	$725	$628

The sample table above is a small selection of common procedures discounted by Dental Plans.

This fee schedule is only to be used as a guide to determine approximate prices for dental services in the applicable area. The discounted fee schedule amount reflects the average fee information currently available. Individual dentist fee schedules may differ. Companies make no guarantee as to the accuracy of any particular fee amount.

1. Source: DentalPlans.com (DP.C) 2007 Survey of Sample Average National Dental Fees.  Fees may vary slightly by region.
2. Discounted fees are listed for visits to a participating general dentist. Members will be charged the provider’s contracted fees. Charges may vary from the sample fee schedule above. Consult with your provider before beginning any treatment. Lab fees may be additional.

This plan is based geographically by ZIP code in terms of provider participation and location. Fee schedules and savings may vary by ZIP code and by Provider within a ZIP code.

Specialist Savings and Discounts Company members who visit a participating specialist receive discounts according to the fee schedule. Specialists include:

• Orthodontists – braces
• Periodontists – gums
• Oral Surgeons – wisdom tooth or major extractions
• Prosthodontists – bridges and dentures
• Pediatric Dentists – child treatment
• Endodontist – extensive root canals

When you join a Medical program with Dental plans, your participation package can be provided instantly, which will usually include the following.

• ID cards
• Instructions and tips for maximizing your savings
• Support and contact documentation

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