Dental Insurance

Six of the best sites for information on dental insurance. Know of another site that should be included here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Insurance, Care Credit, Blue Cross Blue Shield)

1. DentalPlans.com - Compare dental insurance plans for individuals, families and groups. Choose from over 30 national and regional dental plans from companies like Aetna and GE, starting at $79.95 per year.  Enter your zip code to search among available plans. (www.dentalplans.com)

2. Delta Dental - Official home of the dental health benefits carrier Delta Dental Plans Association, made up of 39 affiliated, independent member companies serving dentists, subscribers and employers. Customers in all 50 states can find their local Delta Dental company and search for a dentist from a network of more than 125,000 dentists. You can download claims forms here. Individual plans are also available. (www.deltadental.com)

3. Types of Dental Insurance Plans Explained - May 2009 blog post looks at the main types of dental insurance, including dental indemnity insurance plans, dental preferred provider plans, HMO dental insurance, dental discount plans and dental reimbursement plans. (www.myliferoi.com)

4. DentalInsurance.com - Free service allows you to compare dental health insurance from leading carriers around the country, receive quotes and apply online. Submit the type of plan you’re looking for, along with your zip code, and a dental proposal will be e-mailed to you. You can also call if you need advice. (www.dentalinsurance.com)

5. Report: Dental Costs One of Largest Health Care Burdens for Farm Families - The percentage of farm families having dental insurance is far below the national average, this May 2009 article notes. It also looks at the financial burden that the cost of dental care places on farm families and ranch operators in a six-state area. (www.iowaindependent.com)

6. National Association of Dental Plans - Home of the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), a trade association focused exclusively on the dental benefits industry, i.e., dental HMOs, dental PPOs, discount dental plans and dental indemnity products. The association is the voice of the industry to government officials and the media, and offers a knowledge center online that includes research reports, surveys and studies, virtual seminars, and online training for members. (www.nadp.org)