DENTAL CARE
To locate a provider online, click here.
Highlights
- In most instances, members may save 15% to 50%* on services from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia.
- Over 92,500 ** dental practice locations.
- 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). Aetna may receive a percentage of the fee you pay to the discount vendor. The availability of a particular provider cannot be guaranteed and provider network composition is subject to change. Aetna does not provide dental, medical, vision or other health/care treatment and is not responsible for outcomes. All care is the responsibility of the treating provider, in consultation with the participant. Selection of a program provider is also the responsibility of the participant and is not based on any representations by Aetna. Program providers are solely responsible for the products and services they provide. Aetna does not endorse any vendors , products or services associated with this program. The non-dental discounts are rate-access programs. Aetna does not recommend the self management of health problems, nor do we promote any particular type of medical treatment. 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.
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. -- February 2009.
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 2007
The 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, 2008
One in 5 orthodontic patients is an adult, age 18 or older. 63% of adult orthodontic patients are female. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
The majority of orthodontic patients begin treatment between ages 9 and 14. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
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, 2008
Only 59% of all new patients have dental insurance that includes orthodontic benefits. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
It is estimated that between 50 and 75% of the population could benefit from orthodontic treatment. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
Most orthodontic treatment lasts from 12 to 36 months, with 24 months being average. -- American Association of Orthodontists, 2008
*Actual costs and savings vary by service, provider and geographical area.
** According to the Aetna Enterprise Provider Database as of June 1, 2009.
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.
DENTAL CARE
To locate a provider online, click here.
This dental network provides members with discounts of 15% to 50%* on dental services at over 92,500** available dental practice locations nationwide in most instances. Members simply present their card bearing the Aetna Dental Access® logo, along with payment in full of the discounted fee, for immediate savings at the time services are rendered. Members will want to utilize their card and enjoy the savings time and time again.
Highlights
- In most instances, members may save 15% to 50%* on services from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia.
- Over 92,500** dental practice locations.
- 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.