Empower Your Smile: 5 Simple Steps to Maximize Your Dental Benefits

Your dental plan is packed with tools and resources to help you stay healthy and save money. Here’s how to make the most of it:

Step 1: Check your coverage

Every plan is unique, so start by understanding what’s included—like your annual maximum, covered services, and out-of-pocket costs.

Sign in to your online account to see everything in one place. Once you’re in, you can:

  • View benefits and eligibility
  • Track claims and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
  • Print ID cards
  • And more

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After you register, download our Mobile App and log in with the same username and password for easy plan management on the go.

Step 2: Choose an in-network dentist

Seeing a Delta Dental network dentist means:

  • Lower out-of-pocket costs
  • 100% coverage for preventive care
  • No claims paperwork


With 75% of dentists nationwide in our network, finding one nearby is simple.

Step 3: Make preventive care a priority

Regular checkups and cleanings are key to a healthy smile—and they’re covered at no cost when you visit an in-network dentist. Preventive care can even help you avoid bigger health issues (and expenses) later by catching problems early.


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Schedule your next cleaning today—it’s included in your plan!

Step 4: Plan ahead for treatment costs

Know before you go! There are two ways you can learn what your costs are before you receive treatment.

  • Pre-treatment estimates: Ask your in-network dentist for a pre-treatment estimate to see your total cost and expected out-of-pocket amount.
  • Online cost estimator: Use our easy, online estimator tool to see a range of costs for the care you are planning.

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Always request a pre-treatment estimate for any recommended procedures that are likely over $300, like crowns, braces, bridges, or oral surgery.

Step 5: Keep your smile heathy with expert tips and resources.

  • Explore Benefits 101 for quick, easy-to-watch videos that make your coverage simple.
  • Visit our Empowering Wellness blog for helpful articles and practical tips.
  • Check out our Glossary for common dental benefit and oral health terms.
  • Browse our FAQs for answers to common dental benefit questions.