Program Coverage
What types of services are covered?
The Delta Dental PPO – Point of Service program features the perfect combination of access and savings. Individuals/Families choosing this option will access 3 classes of benefits and a $1,000 annual maximum per member per year. A $50 deductible applies to Class 2 services per person per year and a $200 deductible applies to Class 3 services per person per year.
Although you may see any licensed dentist, your out-of-pocket expenses will be lower when you utilize a Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier participating dentist.
This table outlines your coverage:
| Benefit Examples |
Delta Dental PPO |
Delta Dental Premier |
Out of Network |
Class I: Diagnostic & Preventive
Exams, cleanings, X-rays, etc. |
100% |
80% |
70% |
Class II: Basic Restorative
Fillings, simple extractions, oral surgery, root canal therapy, etc.
After a $50 deductible per person per year and an initial 6-month waiting period |
80% |
60% |
50% |
Class III: Major Restorative
Crowns, bridges, dentures, etc.
After a $200 deductible per person per year and an initial 12-month waiting period |
50% |
30% |
20% |
| Annual Maximum - $1,000 per person |
| Note: Percentages listed are the portion of the dentist’s fee that Delta Dental of Oklahoma will pay toward covered services subject to the maximum allowable charge or prevailing fee as determined by DDOK. Plan limitations and exclusions apply.
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Examples of Covered Services & Co-payments With Delta Dental PPO – Point of Service you may see any licensed dentist; however, your out-of-pocket expenses will be lower typically when treatment is performed by a Delta Dental participating dentist. For example, payment of a covered Class II dental service is illustrated below (the illustration assumes the annual deductible has been satisfied). |
| Delta Dental PPO Dentist |
Delta Dental Premier Dentist |
Non-Participating Dentist
(out-of-network) |
| PPO Dentist Charge |
$100 |
Premier Dentist Charge |
$100 |
Dentist Charge |
$100 |
| PPO Maximum Allowable |
$70 |
Premier Maximum Allowable |
$85 |
Prevailing Fee |
$75 |
Plan Pays (80% of Delta Dental
PPO Maximum Allowable) |
$56 |
Plan Pays (60% of Delta Dental Premier Maximum Allowable) |
$51 |
Plan Pays (50% of the
Prevailing Fee) |
$37.50 |
| You Pay* |
$14 |
You Pay* |
$34 |
You Pay* |
$62.50 |
| *20% of Delta Dental PPO Allowable |
*40% of the Delta Dental Premier Allowable |
*Balance of the dentist charge |
Are there waiting periods?
Yes. To help keep your premiums low, there are waiting periods for Class 2 and 3 services. However, you are eligible for Class 1 services immediately.
Note: If you provide proof of previous comparable coverage and apply within 60 days, we will review your previous coverage and, in most cases, waive certain waiting periods.
- No waiting for Class 1 Services - (Cleanings, exams, x-rays, etc)
- 6 months for Class 2 Services - (Fillings, oral surgery, etc)
- 12 months for Class 3 Services - (Crowns, bridges, dentures, etc)