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.
Toothaches can leave you miserable. You can’t see its cause, it generally doesn’t go away on its own, and you can’t massage it like a muscle knot. It’s also often an indicator of a serious problem that requires immediate attention from a dentist. Learn all about tooth aches and what they can lead to by reviewing the articles listed below.
With proper oral care, you can stay smiling well into retirement. Contrary to common belief, tooth loss isn’t a result of the aging process. It’s primarily the result of preventable oral disease. When you take care of your teeth throughout your life, you can help them last a lifetime.
Here are some to tips to help keep your mouth healthy and strong into your golden years.
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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