DENTAL INSURANCE OVERVIEW

     We  file claims with all dental plans except Tenn-Care. When you arrive for your appointment a   benefits check will be completed* to see how your plan works in our office. Your plan may require you to see a dentist from a list provided by the plan administrator. If so, you will be offered a complimentary visit to meet the Dentist to discuss your dental concern. 

TERMS TO KNOW

In-Network vs Out-Network

Contracted vs Non-Contracted provider

Covered vs Non-Covered benefit

Plan fee vs Provider fee schedule 

Free cleaning 

Percent coverage 

Deductible

Primary Insurance 

Secondary Insurance 

Dental Code (Cdt0000)

Maximum plan benefit

Maximum allowable fee 

Balance billing

Age limit

Write-off 

Medicare vs Medicaid

Please review and understand your dental plan prior to your visit. Your plan is provided by your employer or was purchased at the market. 

*only if contact can be made with your plan provider

• Delta Dental (Tennessee, and more)
• Metlife
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (Tennessee, and more)
• Physicians Mutual 
• Anthem