Northeast Delta Dental

Whenever you hear another dental carrier claim to have the largest overall network in the nation, consider the source. The problem with these claims is the source they cite is only as good as the information the source gets from the carrier itself. So, if the carrier reports its network providers in terms of locations rather than actual dentists, those numbers will appear inflated

Delta Dental ranks No. 1 according to Business Insurance's 2011 directory and ranking of the largest dental plan providers.  Delta Dental remains the largest provider of dental plans, with 54 million plan participants in 2010 - according to the annual ranking.

Nationally, Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA) is closely following the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) implementation process, from the development of exchanges to the formulation of plan designs.

Reminder for Producers: The electronic commission statements and payments option is available to you.  Please sign up if you haven't done so already.  It is more cost effective, more environmentally friendly, more convenient for you, and faster.  The Automatic Deposit (ACH Credit) Agreement form is available on Producer Connection, or contact our Accounts Payable Specialist at 603-223-1160 or commissionstmts@nedelta.com.

One of the key shifts in health care is an evolving focus from treatment to prevention and wellness programs.  Dental coverage has long been at the forefront of prevention-focused care, with regular check-ups encouraged.