Dental Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Altogether Dental
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What is Altogether Dental?
Altogether Dental is a membership-based program that offers 15-50% on all dental procedures.
Members enjoy immediate unlimited usage throughout the year. Our partnership with Aetna Dental Access Network gives members 60,000+ nationwide choices of general and specialty care dentists. Members pay a low annual fee to access the network. Then, they receive discounts on dental procedures with no waiting periods, deductibles or annual maximums. -
What dental procedures are included with an Altogether Dental membership?
Every dental procedure is included with Altogether Dental, such as: routine cleanings, fillings, X-rays, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures (whitening and veneers), braces, major dental procedures (like a root canals) and so much more.
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Is Altogether Dental insurance?
No, Altogether Dental is different than insurance. Dental insurance helps people pay for dental treatments, but it comes with limited coverage, long waiting periods, high deductibles and a lot of paperwork. Altogether Dental is a dental savings plan. We’re able to guarantee immediate coverage, with no deductibles or annual maximums. Members can save 15-50% on all dental procedures (routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures and more).
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What network and what states is Altogether Dental offered in?
Through the Aetna Dental Access Network, we offer access to 260,000+ general and specialty dentists nationwide. Currently, there are only five states not participating: Alaska, Montana, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington.
Partnering with Altogether Dental
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Why would we partner with Altogether Dental?
Insurance brokers, HR representatives and CEOs enjoy partnering with Altogether Dental. That’s because we provide a cost-effective way to offer dental benefits because we know many companies struggle to pay for the rising cost of dental insurance.
With Altogether Dental, you’ll be able to offer your employees between 15-50% on all dental procedures (routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures and more). Enrolling is easy because we can work with any major benefits platform. Plus, there’s no need to wait for Open Enrollment because you can enroll any time of year.
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Can Altogether Dental be offered to any type of employee?
Altogether Dental can be offered to any type of employee (part-time, full-time, seasonal and 1099 contractors). It can offered any time of year (not just during Open Enrollment). Unlike dental insurance, there’s no minimum participation requirement.
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Can we offer both traditional dental insurance and Altogether Dental?
Yes. We have several clients who offer both options. That’s because that even if you offer dental insurance, Altogether Dental can be used as a supplemental option. Employees find their Altogether Dental membership helpful, especially if they’ve maxed out their dental insurance benefits.
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Can Altogether Dental be offered anytime of the calendar year?
Good news: Employees can enroll anytime — not just during Open Enrollment. Once enrolled, employees have instant access to discounts of 15-50% on all dental procedures (routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures and more).
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Can Altogether Dental be payroll deducted?
Yes. Not only is it easy for employees to enroll, it’s also a simplified, free-of-charge process for our clients.
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Can I become a partner of Altogether Dental?
Yes, we partner with third-parties in the benefit space. Please call Stephanie Miranda at (941) 685-5338 or email her at stephanie@altogetherdental.com for more information.
Dental Benefits
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How much do benefits cost per employee?
Our goal is to make dental care affordable and accessible to all. That’s why we keep our annual fees low. For a specific price (which varies on the size of the company), reach out to Stephanie Miranda at (941) 685-5338 or email her at stephanie@altogetherdental.com.
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Why are dental benefits important?
Offering medical benefits alone isn’t enough in today’s competitive job market. Dental benefits can help retain and attract and retain employees, promote overall health and can lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction. Here are some blog posts that explain the importance of dental benefits:
An HR Expert’s Guide for Employee Satisfaction
5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Why Offering Dental Benefits Can Boost Productivity and Reduces Absenteeism
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Are there any services excluded?
What makes Altogether Dental different than anything else on the market is that we don’t exclude any procedures. We offer members between 15-50% off all dental procedures (routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures and more).
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Can I bring my broker to you?
Yes, we’d be happy to meet your broker. We work directly with insurance brokers who want to offer Altogether Dental as a standalone benefit to their clients or as a supplemental option.
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What is a dental savings plan?
Dental savings plans have been around for decades, created as a response to the rising cost of dental insurance. The key differences between dental savings plans and dental insurance revolve around cost, coverage and how benefits are paid out. Here’s what makes Altogether Dental different than other dental savings plans:
- Nationwide coverage of more than 260,000+ general and specialty dentists within the Aetna Dental Access Network.
- Affordable annual or monthly membership fee.
- Offers 15-50% off all dental procedures (routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontia, cosmetic procedures and more).
- No waiting periods, deductibles or annual maximums.
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Who is Haleon?
Altogether Dental is a part of the Haleon brand. They make brands you know and trust, including: Advil, Sensodyne, Pronamel, Parodontex and Poligrip/Polident. As a world-leading consumer health company, Haleon’s mission is to deliver better everyday health with humanity.