What are the advantages of visiting a Delta Dental participating dentist?
A. When you visit a Delta Dental participating dentist: • You do not pay the entire bill and wait for reimbursement from Delta Dental. Instead, Delta Dental pays its portion of the cost directly to your dentist. We send you a notice explaining your portion of the bill (an Explanation of Benefits). You pay the dentist only that amount. • Delta Dental makes sure you are not charged extra for services that should be included in the cost of treatment. For example, when you receive a crown, you cannot be charged additional fees for tooth preparation, local anesthesia, an impression, or a temporary crown. • The dentist handles all claim forms and other paperwork for you. return to questions Q. My dentist is not a Delta Dental dentist. Can I still visit him or her? A. Delta Dental programs allow you to select any licensed dentist. While we recommend you select a Delta Dental participating dentist because you may enjoy lower out-of-pocket costs and the convenience of having your claim forms ha
