Quality dental care is essential for a child’s well being. The research supports our view: Cavities are the single most common chronic disease among children. Untreated decay affects 19.5% of 2 to 5 year olds and 22.9% of 6 to 19 year olds. Dental disease can affect a child’s … [Read more...]
Give Kids A Smile Day
Tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood disease and nearly 100 percent preventable. That’s why events like Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Day are so important. This year GKAS takes place this Friday, February 6th. GKAS is sponsored nationally by the American Dental … [Read more...]
Using your Coverage at the Dentist
Do you have a dental visit scheduled for 2015? Kudos on planning ahead! Maybe your coverage changed with the New Year, or maybe you’re seeing a new dentist. Either way, plan arriving a little early so you can fill out the office’s paperwork and HIPAA forms. Are you … [Read more...]
Preventive Care & Your Dental Plan
Do you have dental benefits? If so, preventive care is likely covered under your dental benefits plan. Make sure you take advantage of preventive care coverage – they’ll keep you smiling long after that trip to the dentist. See your dentist regularly. Most plans cover … [Read more...]
Dental Definitions Decoded: Annual Maximum
Most dental plans have an annual dollar maximum. This doesn’t refer to the most you will pay out of pocket. Instead, this is the maximum dollar amount a dental benefit plan will pay toward the cost of dental care within a specific benefit period. The patient is personally … [Read more...]