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Before scheduling an appointment, the member will call the number on the back of their card to speak with a Patient Advocacy representative. The representative will contact providers in the network to ensure the dental office understands the Dental Care discount card and is accepting new patients.
The representative will then contact the member to provide several different dental care locations so the member may select the provider that most meets their specific needs and book an appointment.
- Save 15 to 50%* on everything from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia.
- Over 92,500** dental care providers, nation-wide.
- Save on routine dental services such as x-rays and fillings.
- Save on specialty care such as orthodontics and periodontics where available.
Dental benefit is not available to VT residents.
*Actual costs and savings vary by provider, service and geographical area.
**According to the Aetna Enterprise Provider Database as of November 1, 2010.
The discount program provides access to the Aetna Dental Access® network. This network is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC). Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates offers or administers the discount program. Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates is an affiliate, agent, representative or employee of discount program. Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC or its affiliates. ALIC does not provide dental care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes.
| Product/Service |
Select Regional Average Cost * |
Average Cost with Aetna Dental Access® |
Total Savings |
| Adult Cleaning |
$88 |
$53 |
$35 |
| Child Cleaning |
$63 |
$37 |
$26 |
| Routine Checkup |
$43 |
$37 |
$26 |
| Four Bitewing X-rays |
$55 |
$32 |
$23 |
| Composite (White) Filling |
$144 |
$78 |
$66 |
| Crown (porcelain fused to noble metal) |
$889 |
$597 |
$292 |
| Complete Upper Denture |
$1,037 |
$777 |
$260 |
| Molar Root Canal |
$900 |
$638 |
$262 |
| Extraction (single tooth) |
$136 |
$70 |
$66 |
| Updated 2009 |
| *The select regional average fee represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and new York City, as displayed in the Estimate the Cost of Care tool as of Nov., 2006 |
Informative Dental Statistics
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about half of all seniors 65 and older have been to the dentist within the past year. 23% of seniors 65 and older have not been to the dentist in the last 5 years.
Overall, 44% of adults 18 years of age and over last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional within the previous 6 months; 18% more than 6 months ago, but not more than 1 year ago; 13% more than 1 year ago, but not more than 2 years ago; 12% more than 2 years ago, but not more than 5 years ago; and 12% last contacted a dentist or other dental health professional more than 5 years ago. One percent of adults had never contacted a dentist or other dental health professional. -- CDC Summary of Health Statistics
he American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. -- American Association of Orthodontists
One in 5 orthodontic patients is an adult, age 18 or older. 63% of adult orthodontic patients are female. -- American Association of Orthodontists
The majority of orthodontic patients begin treatment between ages 9 and 14. -- American Association of Orthodontists
63% of adult patients are female. 59% of patients through age 17 are female. This reflects a change from surveys from 1989 forward, which consistently found that 70% of adult patients were female and 60% of patients through age 17 were female. Observation: more males are seeking orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists
Only 59% of all new patients have dental insurance that includes orthodontic benefits. -- American Association of Orthodontists
It is estimated that between 50 and 75% of the population could benefit from orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists
Most orthodontic treatment lasts from 12 to 36 months, with 24 months being average. -- American Association of Orthodontists
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