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| Dental insurance | is a type of health insurance designed to pay a portion of the costs associated with dental care |
| Indemnity Plan | insurance plan allows you to select your own dentist. These plans are considered fee-for-service and come with limitations and co-payment options |
| Self-Insurance Plan | dental plans may be similar in nature to indemnity plans, but you might not be able to select your own dentist. |
| Closed Panel Plan | dental plans limit you to using a specific group of facilities and the number of dentists available to you. |
| Capitation Plan | plans designate specific dentists for intervals of treatment. These dentists have a contract indicating that they will be paid a fee regardless of whether dental treatment was required. |
| Preferred Provider Organization | dental plans are limited to a group of dentists who are available to provide dental care at a reduced cost. |
| Direct Reimbursement Plan | dental plans allow employers to directly reimburse employees for dental services they receive |
| Dental Care Service Plan | use a group of dentists who form a non-profit organization to provide dental services at set fees |
