Discount Dental Plans
Discount dental plans, for those that need work done now with no waiting periods and designed to provide significant savings on members' dental care needs, have
quickly become an attractive alternative to costly dental insurance.
Some of the characteristics of Discount Dental Plans include:
- No annual limits, members enjoy discounts on most dental services all year long
- Most plans activate within 1 - 3 business days
- No tiresome paperwork hassles, plan membership card is presented for discounts on most
dental services
- No health restrictions
- Select plans include discounts on dental specialties, including cosmetic dentistry and
orthodontics
- Consumers pay affordable membership fees for access to a network of providers offering
discounts on most dental procedures
- Available directly to individuals, families, businesses and other groups
Sample Program Features and Highlights (Aetna Dental Access)
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THIS IS NOT INSURANCE |
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Over 66,000** dental practice locations nationwide |
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Save 15 to 50 percent* on everything from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia. |
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Save on routine dental services such as x-rays and fillings. |
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Save on specialty care such as orthodontics and periodontics where available. |
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All dentists are credentialed and participate in a quality management program. |
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No health restrictions |
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Easy to use |
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Present your card and save |
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No paperwork, you pay the discounted amount at the time of your visit |
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Use the card as many times as needed |
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No predetermination of benefits required |
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No referral required to see a Specialist |
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Group rates available |
How this Program Can Save You Money
Sample Discounted Fees and Savings
| Procedure Description |
Usual Fee 1 |
Discounted Fee (for Plan Members) 2 |
Member Savings |
| Routine 6 Month Check-Up |
$40 |
$24 |
$16 |
| In Depth Check-Up |
$67 |
$37 |
$30 |
| Full Mouth X-Rays |
$104 |
$65 |
$39 |
| Four Bitewing X-Rays |
$49 |
$25 |
$24 |
| Panoramic Film |
$87 |
$50 |
$37 |
| Adult Teeth Cleaning |
$75 |
$44 |
$31 |
| Child Teeth Cleaning |
$53 |
$32 |
$21 |
| Protective Sealant / Tooth |
$43 |
$26 |
$17 |
| 1 Surface White Filling for U or L Front Tooth |
$121 |
$71 |
$50 |
| Single Crown - Porcelain on High Noble Metal |
$867 |
$566 |
$301 |
| Single Crown - Porcelain on Noble Metal |
$838 |
$549 |
$289 |
| Root Canal Treatment - Molar |
$829 |
$522 |
$307 |
| Perio Scaling and Root Planing (Per Quadrant) |
$208 |
$123 |
$85 |
| Full Upper Denture |
$1,252 |
$725 |
$527 |
The sample table above is a small selection of common procedures discounted by Aetna Dental Access®. The procedures discounted under Aetna Dental Access® offer similar savings to the sample above. 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 on our systems. Individual dentist fee schedules may differ. Aetna makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any particular fee amount.1 Source: DentalPlans.com (DP.C) 2005 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 Aetna Dental Access® contracted fees. Charges may vary from the sample fee schedule above. Consult with your provider prior to 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.
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