Dental
For a Healthy Smile
Did you know that good dental health can be linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and overall improved health? You can fix any problem and maintain your healthy smile with regular dental care through our dental plans.
If you need help selecting the plan that will best meet your needs, visit ALEX and see how he can help.
April is also recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring the attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage your stress and what causes that stress is essential as well knowing that you are not alone and you have support close by. Not sure how stress and your oral health connect? Check out some of the following Articles:
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and it is important to get screen and end oral cancer! Oral Cancer awareness is at an American public low. Approximately 58,500 people in the US will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Every day 132 new people in the US get diagnosed with oral cancer and one person every hour of the day will die from it. Make the time to get checked and lower that number. Don’t forget to spread the word and make a change! Find more information on Oral Cancer below:
National Prosthodontic Awareness Week is an annual event that is held in April to educate the public and dental professionals about the specialized role of prosthodontists. It highlights expertise in reconstructing, repairing and replacing teeth to improve oral health. Check out some Articles that stand with National Prosthodontic Awareness Week:
The DHMO works like a medical HMO plan, because you must receive your care from your primary DHMO provider. All employees under this plan must select a primary care dentist. Find a network provider at deltadentalins.com.
The premium cost of this plan is 100% covered by Aristocrat for all tier levels. This plan offers a full range of dental services and you pay a copay based on the type of service you receive. Please see the benefit schedule for a list of copays.
The PPO dental plans offer you the freedom and flexibility to choose any licensed dentist. You receive the greatest savings when you visit a Preferred Dentist. If you visit a non-preferred provider, you will pay a percentage of the Reasonable and Customary (R&C) fee based on the dentist’s rates. Find a network provider at deltadentalins.com.
Virtual dentistry offers members convenient access to a Delta Dental dentist for answers to questions, quick checkups, second opinions or other oral health needs in between visits to the dentist’s office. Virtual assessments don’t count towards exam frequency limitations and are a covered benefit for Delta Dental PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® members.
Virtual dentistry offers two kinds of virtual assessments:
For more information, please view the Delta Dental Virtual Dentistry flyer in the Downloads section.
| Plan Features | DHMO Plan | PPO Plan 1000 | PPO Plan 2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Network Only | In-Network | Out-of-Network | In-Network | Out-of-Network | |
| Calendar Year Deductible (waived for Preventive Services) Individual/Family |
None | $50 / $150 | $50 / $150 | ||
| Calendar Year Benefit Maximum | None | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| You pay: | You pay: | You pay: | |||
| Diagnostic & Preventive Services (e.g., x-rays, cleanings, exams) |
No charge | No charge | No charge | ||
| Basic & Restorative Services (e.g., fillings, extractions, root canals) |
See copay list | 20% after deductible | 10% after deductible | ||
| Major Services (e.g., dentures, crowns, bridges) |
See copay list | 50% after deductible | 40% after deductible | ||
| Orthodontia Adults/Children up to age 26 |
Up to $1,900 / Up to $1,700 |
Not covered | 50% after deductible; Up to $2,000 lifetime maximum |
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See the Benefits Guide or benefit summaries for detailed information.
| Coverage Level | HMO | 1000 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $0.00 | $5.13 | $13.73 |
| Employee + Spouse/DP | $10.94 | $24.72 | |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $17.68 | $29.39 | |
| Employee + Family | $26.20 | $44.12 |
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