Compare Delta Dental vs. Dental Plans Dental Insurance
What’s the difference between Delta Dental Insurance and :DentalPlans? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Key Facts
- Network of more than 145,000 dentists and 292,000 office locations
- Serves 60 million, 1/3 of the entire American public
- Delta Dental companies processed 93 million dental claims in 2012 alone with an accuracy rate of 99.7 percent
- Also available from our partner eHealthInsurance.com
- Connect with over 100,000 dentists nationwide
- 30+ Dental Savings Plans to Choose from
- No annual limits for dental savings plans
- 30 day Refund Policy
- Detailed dental saving reports for each procedure
- 10-60% off Dental Procedures including (cleanings, X-rays, dentures, root canals, fillings and even braces!)
- New users get 10% off ANY plan and 2-Month FREE! Use promo code: ADVOCATE
Final Verdict
Delta Dental Insurance has a higher overall rating than :DentalPlans. Delta Dental scores better than Dental Plans across: Benefit Limits, Plan Options, Waiting Period, and Pricing. However, Dental Plans scores better on Dental Coverage, and In-Network Dentists. Both companies score similarly on Availability.
Customer Comments & Reviews
Delta Dental Insurance review
Delta Dental is the best insurance company there is!! They have the best website in the world!! Thank you Delta Dental !! Great Job!
Delta Dental Insurance review
When I signed up I wasn't told that you cannot cancel until you have made 2 yrs of monthly payments which come out to a couple hundred dollars for the inexpensive plan. There really is no such thing as dental insurance now that we no longer have medical insurance plans like in the past. Basically you are paying a small or large fee per year for a discount. If you pay cash any Dentist I have encountered will charge you their regular high fee for each procedure with no discount. If you have one of these insurance plans you get a discount from 30 to 50 % of a jacked up price. You could equate it with suggested retail price by manufacturers to there customers, the retailers, who most of them, will put a lower price on the item which is closer to the value of that item.
I don't get why Dentist and doctors will not give you a discount for cash. It doesn't make sense. But, you can get a discount with hospitals for in and out patient procedures (the cost of the facilities, not the Dr fee.)
So when you buy that dental plan just know that what you really are buying is a discount plan and basic preventive care for little or no out of pocket.
:DentalPlans review
I used the Careington Care 500 plan from DentalPlans.com recently and it worked perfectly. The woman at the front desk recognized my plan immediately and she had my current fee schedule as well. I paid less than with insurance and couldn't be happier. Recommend.
Delta Dental Insurance review
I've had Delta Dental for many years and they've always processed my claims quickly and accurately.
Delta Dental Insurance review
Shopping for new dental insurance. Delta used to be the BEST in Arizona but they cover less with higher deductibles than when I signed up over 5 years ago. In addition, my premiums have more than doubled from $500/year for me and spouse to over $1100/year now. They have always paid their bills and I have not heard differently in the last year.
