What is the difference between a Delta Dental Premier dentist and a PPO dentist?

Three out of four dentists in the U.S. are Delta Dental Premier dentists. Delta Dental Premier dentists have an agreement with Delta Dental, which means they agree to Delta Dental's determination of fees, they handle claims paperwork free of charge and they call Delta Dental directly with any inquiries. Because Delta Dental pays these dentists directly, you do not need to pay the entire bill and wait for reimbursement. Instead, you pay only the patient portion of the bill. PPO dentists are a select group of Delta Dental dentists who, in addition to the above conveniences, also charge lower fees. Therefore, when you visit a PPO dentist, you maximize your benefits. ... more

Three out of four dentists in the U.S. are Delta Dental Premier dentists. Delta Dental Premier dentists have an agreement with Delta Dental, which means they agree to Delta Dental's determination of fees, they handle claims paperwork free of charge and they call Delta Dental directly with any inquiries. Because Delta Dental pays these dentists directly, you do not need to pay the entire bill and wait for reimbursement. Instead, you pay only the patient portion of the bill. PPO dentists are a select group of Delta Dental dentists who, in addition to the above conveniences, also charge lower fees. Therefore, when you visit a PPO dentist, you maximize your benefits. ... more