The National Association of Dental Plans and NADP

Three: Is this company a member of the National Association of Dental Plans or NADP? Some people prefer to purchase low cost dental plans from new companies which are not members of NADP because the rates are much cheaper. On the other hand, buying dental health plans from companies that are members of NADP will give you peace of mind knowing that your plan provider is dental supply recognized by a prestigious regulatory board such as the NADP. A toll free hotline is essential because you can ask a representative for information or get answers that you need conveniently and immediately. A dental plan provider with a dedicated hotline is a clear indication that the company is serious on providing round the clock service with its clientele. This is an important question because knowing how many participating local dentists are in their network; the better it is for you. Request for a list of providers dental materials and check. Always go for dental plans that provide an extensive list of local dentists in your area, it will save you a lot of time when making an appointment and gives you a lot of options. The following article, written in 2000, is about my experiences in the Indian Public Health Service 37 years ago. Today, in light of the turmoil and resistance surrounding the government's long overdue bid to overhaul the health care delivery system of the United States, this article is timely even today. Even though there have been some positive changes in federal and state funded programs for this and other long-neglected populations that have limited access, I believe that inequality in the delivery of proper dental care still exists.