Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is important. DentaQuest makes it affordable.
Knowing you have great dental coverage is really something to smile about. DentaQuest is a national leader in providing coverage that keeps your family healthy while saving you money. We emphasize the importance of good oral health habits by making it easy for you to get the dental care you need. By enrolling in a DentaQuest dental plan, you’re making the decision to live a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Oral health is too important to leave to chance. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for your family’s overall health and well-being, and the best way to maintain good oral health is with regular visits to the dentist. Your dentist can not only spot the early signs of oral health issues like cavities and gum disease, but also detect early symptoms of over 125 other serious diseases — including heart disease, diabetes, and oral cancer. If you’re a parent, it’s important to remember that tooth decay is more prevalent than asthma as the most common chronic childhood disease in America. Millions of school hours are lost every year to the toothaches and other complications caused by tooth decay. Regular visits to the dentist can help prevent tooth decay and keep your kids’ smiles happy and healthy.
Finding a dentist is easy. Our network of dentists and specialists spreads throughout the area, and is growing daily so you can always find a convenient location to make an appointment. To locate a dentist in your area, visit www.dentaquestdental.com, click on Find a Dentist, and then enter your search criteria. If you don’t see your dentist listed on our Web site, we will contact them on your behalf about joining our network. All you need to do is send an e-mail to
[email protected] with the following information: n Your name, address, and employer name n Your dentist’s full name, address, and phone number n Whether the dentist is a specialist or general practitioner You should also let your dentist know that you are now a member and encourage them to join the DentaQuest network so that you can keep receiving the great savings that come from your DentaQuest dental plan.
A DentaQuest plan can save you money. Having a dental plan gives you the assurance that you’ll not only save on the diagnostic and preventive procedures that keep your mouth healthy, but if any larger issues do arise, you’ll save money on those too. The chart below shows an example of possible cost savings for an average year of dental care. In this case, an average year includes a series of x-rays, one routine exam, two routine cleanings, and a single-surface white filling. Column one is the cost if you were to pay out-of-pocket, and column two is your out-of-pocket with a DentaQuest plan: Customary out-of-pocket costs* without dental plan
Out-of-pocket costs with DentaQuest plan**
Complete Series of X-Rays
$125
$0
Routine Cleaning and Exam
$125
$0
Single-Surface Filling
$150
$24
Routine Cleaning
$80
$0
$480
$24
Procedure
Total out-of-pocket costs
Over $400 in savings in just one year.
* Customary costs are for illustrative purposes only. Customary costs may vary by dentist and by geographic area. ** Out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. See your plan summary for co-payment details.
As the chart shows, the savings you’ll reap from enrolling in a DentaQuest plan are too good to pass up.
Premiums are payroll deducted. When you sign up for your DentaQuest dental plan, your premiums are payroll deducted by your employer. Check the enclosed Benefit Summary for specific details about premiums for your plan.
Plan Enhancements With Maximum Rollover from DentaQuest, you can save benefit dollars for when you need them most. Thanks to Maximum Rollover from DentaQuest, there’s good news if you don’t hit your maximum dental benefit limit during the year. This valuable benefit feature allows you to roll over a portion of your unused spending to increase your maximum benefit limit next year, and beyond. So, you can save and accumulate part of your unused benefit dollars from a healthy year and use it for larger, more expensive procedures in the future — such as bridges, crowns, and root canals. You get more flexibility in planning and paying for your dental care, as well as the peace of mind knowing you have more benefits — if you need them, when you need them. There's no additional fee, and you don't have to sign up for Maximum Rollover. It comes standard as part of your DentaQuest coverage. Check the Maximum Rollover brochure for more details.
Save on orthodontics with ORTHOSelect. Our ORTHOSelect Plan provides discounts on comprehensive orthodontic services. With ORTHOSelect, participants can save thousands of dollars over the course of a typical orthodontic treatment. This is a great plan to add on to any dental plan that does not include orthodontic coverage. It is important to note that ORTHOSelect is a discount plan, not insurance. All services must be obtained from a DentaQuest participating orthodontist. Use the “Find a Dentist” instructions inside this brochure to find a participating DentaQuest ORTHOSelect orthodontist. ORTHOSelect is only available in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. areas. There are additional premiums for enrolling in ORTHOSelect. See your benefit summary for details.
4061 Powder Mill Road, Suite 325 Calverton, MD 20705-3149 800.334.6277 www.dentaquestdental.com © 2011 DentaQuest. DentaQuest provides dental benefit programs to employers, unions, and associations located in Maryland and Washington, D.C. through DentaQuest Mid-Atlantic, Inc. and to those located in Virginia through DentaQuest Virginia, Inc.
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