There are some clear differences between the way in which “traditional dental insurance plans” and “discount dental plans” work. Generally speaking, dental insurance is utilized by large groups or businesses to cover their employee’s dental care. Dental insurance is considered true insurance where monthly premiums are paid for defined coverage. Dental insurance is not readily accessible to individuals and families, unless provided by their employer.

Discount dental plans, on the other hand, are available for the millions of Americans that do not receive dental benefits through their work or business. Discount dental plans are designed to provide consumers access to dental networks at reduced rates. These plans, are commonly known as “referral” or “reduced fee” plans, and are not considered an insured dental plan. Discount dental plans are affordable to join and are the most widely available dental programs for individuals and families. [ Source: dental-plans.com ]

While there are several differences between traditional dental plans and dental insurance, they can also be used together in certain situations to maximize savings. If you are looking for group dental insurance via your business or employer, you can visit Dental-Plan's Group Dental Plans section. If you are an individual or family looking save money with a discount dental plan, you can use the Dental-Plans.com search to find all the plans available in your area. [ Source: dental-plans.com ]

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