The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry regulates dental practice in Louisiana whereas the interests of the consumers and the dental service providers are represented by LDA (Louisiana Dental Association) the largest representative body of dentists in the state. The LDA has over 1,800 members. The state of Louisiana has both individual and employer-based plans where a customer can go to any dentist of his choice.
Some of the more renowned dental plans found in Louisiana are provided by both homegrown companies as well as those with a national network.
DINA Dental
DINA Dental is one of the oldest and largest stand alone dental companies in Louisiana, underwritten by Guaranty Assurance Co., a local insurer licensed by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. DINA Dental offers a full range of plans for both individuals and group. The plans include Prepaid, PPO and Full Indemnity. DINA Dental offers Dual Choice plans for Groups.
Aetna Dental Access SM Network
The Aetna Dental Access SM Network provides access to a network of independent practicing providers to members. Selection of a dentist is also the responsibility of the member and all dental care is the responsibility of the treating provider, in consultation with the participant. All network providers are independent private practitioners and not employees nor agents of Aetna Life Insurance Company. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed, and provider network composition is subject to change.
Careington Dental
The Careington dental plan is a discount dental plan and not dental insurance and includes X-rays, Exams, Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions, Root Canals, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Oral Surgery, Children's Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, and more.
Crescent Dental Plan
Crescent Dental Plan is the only group dental benefit program endorsed by the LDA through its subsidiary, Professional Dental Plans and allows subscribers to choose program benefits that is right for them. The plan features include:
- Option to choose a dentist
- Option to choose voluntary or employer-paid plans
- Benefit verification and claims processing
- Competitive rates
- A+ rated underwriters
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