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How dental access plan works

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How the Principal® Dental Access Plan Works
Dental savings for you and your family

Principal® Dental Access Plan is a dental discount plan designed for anyone looking to save on the cost of dental care. For a low monthly or yearly membership fee, you’ll have access to discounts on all your dental procedures at any of our participating provider locations nationwide.

Easy options to save on dental care

Option 1

Select your dental discount plan: individual or family; monthly or yearly

Choose your plan

Option 2

Visit a participating dentist and start saving today

Find a dentist

You can also call a plan specialist to join at
833-201-0142
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Is a dental discount plan the right choice?
Do you fit into one of these groups, or know someone who does?
Not covered by an employer’s dental policy
Not covered by parents’ dental policy
In need of a dental procedure that isn’t covered by your dental policy
Self-employed

Principal® Dental Access Plan might be the solution. It’s different from insurance because there are no waiting periods, deductibles or spending limits—and no paperwork. You decide when to visit a dentist or specialist and how often. Dental care is provided at fixed, discounted rates. Just present your Principal® Dental Access Plan membership card to any participating dentist and pay the office directly when you receive your care.

How can I save on dental care with Principal® Dental Access Plan?
Check out the sample prices* below to get an idea of how much you could save with Principal® Dental Access Plan.

Please note these cost comparisons are for illustrative purposes only.

Procedure Typical price1 You pay2 You save2 Savings percentage2
Oral exam $114 $47 $67 59%
X-rays $186 $86 $100 54%
Cavity filling $242 $117 $125 52%
Crown $1,336 $722 $614 46%

 


* Your sample savings is based on an average nationwide fee schedule
1 Typical price is the average 80th percentile of the 2024 FairHealth fee schedule, a national profiling service
2 Amount paid and saved are the average of savings nationwide, and vary by dentist and region