This type of supplemental insurance is designed to cover dental care expenses. Dental insurance can be offered as part of a medical insurance policy or as a stand-alone plan.[0]

A dental insurance plan may be set up as an indemnity plan, a preferred provider organization (PPO) plan, or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan.[1]

Dental insurance can help you pay for costs related to maintaining good oral health, which studies indicate can positively impact your overall health.[2]

What is dental insurance?

This type of supplemental insurance is designed to cover dental care expenses. Dental insurance can be offered as part of a medical insurance policy or as a stand-alone plan.[3]
A dental insurance plan may be set up as an indemnity plan, a preferred provider organization (PPO) plan, or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan.[4]
Dental insurance can help you pay for costs related to maintaining good oral health, which studies indicate can positively impact your overall health.[5]