Get The Most Value From Your Insurance By Visiting An In-Network Dentist

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Dental insurance is a win-win for you. It saves you money on dental care now and can help you prevent more extensive and costly treatments down the road.

There’s another win: You can get even more value out of your coverage by visiting an in-network dentist. We’re breaking down how this works with Delta Dental.

Save Money

Dentists who participate in Delta Dental’s networks agree to charge discounted rates for their services – which saves you money. While you can choose to visit out-of-network dentists, they have not agreed to the Delta Dental discounts. You are only assured of receiving those from dentists in your plan’s network.

See how much you can potentially save with an in-network dentist:*  

It pays to visit a Delta Dental dentist

*In this example procedure:

  • Delta Dental covers 50% of the maximum allowed fee.
  • The patient has met the deductible.
  • The in-network calculation is based on the patient visiting a Delta Dental PPO™ dentist.

See a Credentialed Dentist

You can be confident knowing that all Delta Dental network dentists complete a thorough credentialing process to make sure they meet our strict standards. Delta Dental continuously monitors network dentists to maintain these standards.

Enjoy an Easier Claims Process

Visiting a network dentist means less hassle and paperwork for you – saving you time and worry. When you choose a Delta Dental dentist, claims and any other paperwork will be filed for you, and claim payments will be conveniently sent directly to the dentist. This means you don’t have to pay the full bill upfront and then wait for reimbursement. You simply receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement that outlines what was covered by Delta Dental and what portion of the bill may be your responsibility.

Avoid Extra Costs and Hassle

Make sure to visit an in-network dentist to maximize your benefits, savings and convenience. If you visit an out-of-network dentist, you:

  • Don’t get the maximum savings and benefits you receive from a dentist in your plan’s network.
  • May be responsible for paying the entire bill right away and receiving reimbursement later.
  • May need to file paperwork with your dental insurer.

Get More Choices

Delta Dental makes it easy for you to get the most value out of your insurance, with networks that include more than 154,000 dentists nationwide. Plus, 90% of Arizona’s licensed dentists are in the Delta Dental network, so it’s easy to find a qualified in-network dentist near you. In fact, your current dentist may already be in our network. Find an in-network dentist in your area by using the Delta Dental website or our mobile app.

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