Section 3: > How The Delta Preferred Option (DPO) Works
How The Delta Preferred Option (DPO) Works
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With the DPO, which is administered by
Delta Dental, you and your family members can choose to see any dentist
you wish whenever you need dental care. The plan also gives you access to
a nationwide network of dentists who have contracted with Delta Dental to charge lower, negotiated rates for dental
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The plan covers several categories of services, including:
- Diagnostic and preventive care;
- Basic care;
- Crowns, jackets and cast restorations;
- Prosthodontic care; and
- Orthodontic care for children up to age 19.
The amount the plan pays for each dental service depends on the provider you
choose. You can choose:
- A dentist who participates in the Delta Dental network (a "Delta dentist"),
including:
- A dentist who participates in the DPO network - a special network within
the larger Delta Dental network; and
- A dentist who participates in the Delta Dental network but doesn't
participate in the specialized DPO network; or
- A dentist who doesn't participate in the Delta Dental network (a "non Delta
dentist").
If you want to lower your out-of-pocket dental costs, you may want to choose
a Delta dentist. Ultimately, the choice is yours.
Sub-Topics:
Paying For Your Care
Getting The Most From Your Plan
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Looking At Eligible And Ineligible Expenses
Filing A Claim
Understanding Coordination Of Benefits (COB)
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