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The most common types of dental insurance plans are [[Preferred provider organization]]s (PPO) or [[DHMO|dental health maintenance organization]]s (DHMO). Both types are considered [[managed care]]. |
The most common types of dental insurance plans are [[Preferred provider organization]]s (PPO) or [[DHMO|dental health maintenance organization]]s (DHMO). Both types are considered [[managed care]]. |
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The dental insurance works like any other usual insurance, with premiums and corresponding payments paid either in full or partially by the insurance provider to the dentist. It should not be mistaken with the ''discount dental plan'', which supposes a membership and discounted dental treatments from the designated dentists partnered with the joined plan |
The dental insurance works like any other usual insurance, with premiums and corresponding payments paid either in full or partially by the insurance provider to the dentist. It should not be mistaken with the ''discount dental plan'', which supposes a membership and discounted dental treatments from the designated dentists partnered with the joined plan.<ref>{{cite web |
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==References== |
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*[[Health insurance in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Types of insurance]] |
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Revision as of 21:17, 20 April 2009
Dental insurance is insurance designed to pay a portion of the costs associated with dental care.
The most recent data (2007) from the National Association of Dental Plans shows that 57% of the population in the United States has dental benefit coverage. Some 97% of those who do have dental coverage get it through their employer or another group, most often as a policy separate from their health insurance plan.
The most common types of dental insurance plans are Preferred provider organizations (PPO) or dental health maintenance organizations (DHMO). Both types are considered managed care.
The dental insurance works like any other usual insurance, with premiums and corresponding payments paid either in full or partially by the insurance provider to the dentist. It should not be mistaken with the discount dental plan, which supposes a membership and discounted dental treatments from the designated dentists partnered with the joined plan.[1]
References
- ^ "Dental Insurance vs. Dental Plan (What's the Difference?)". Retrieved 2009-04-17.
See also
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