A.M. Best Company Re-affirms Delta Dental of Minnesota?s ?A? Financial Strength Rating for 13th Consecutive Year

Eagan, Minn. (PRWEB) November 04, 2011

Delta Dental of Minnesota announced today that A.M. Best Company, the insurance ratings organization, re-affirmed its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) for the 13th consecutive year. This is among the highest ratings of any dental plan in the nation. The financial strength rating reflects Delta Dental of Minnesota?s ability to pay claims.

A.M. Best has changed the issuer credit rating from ?a+? to ?a?. This change in a corporate debt rating will not affect Delta Dental of Minnesota or its customers. ?The issuer credit rating reflects the company?s ability to pay its corporate debt, and it has none,? said Dave Morse, President, Delta Dental of Minnesota. ?We have not issued corporate debt in the past and there are no plans to do so in the future. We pay cash.?

?In today?s economy, financially stable insurers are essential when employer groups are looking for benefits and service they can count on today and in the future,? continued Morse. ?We are pleased to receive A.M. Best?s strong, independent affirmation of our financial stability.?

In its opinion rationale, A.M. Best states:

?????The organization?s dominant share of the group dental insurance market in Minnesota results from high business retention and new sales achieved via competitive pricing, wide array of products, strong brand recognition, and a reputation for superior customer service.?

?????Continuing net income has been generated by good underwriting results, investment income and periodic realized capital gains.?

?????Its recent strategic business objectives have included growing sales of individual and retiree dental products, as well as maintaining and expanding business partnerships.?

?????The organization?s significantly decreasing net premium revenue over the last two years has been driven by membership decreases within customer groups, customer terminations of dental coverage due to the recessionary economy and more customer groups option to self-insure their dental benefits.?

For the latest rating, access http://www.ambest.com.

About Delta Dental of Minnesota

Delta Dental of Minnesota is one of the largest providers of dental benefits in the Upper Midwest, serving 8,000 Minnesota-based purchasing groups and 3.8 million members nationwide. The company was founded in 1969 and is an independent, non-profit health service plan corporation. Delta Dental is a licensee of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), the largest dental benefit system in the United States. As a non-profit, our mission is to help ensure access to affordable dental care. For more information about Delta Dental of Minnesota, visit http://www.deltadentalmn.org. Delta Dental is a registered mark of Delta Dental Plans Association. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent nonprofit dental services company and is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois.

About A.M. Best

A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the world?s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Best?s Web site at http://www.ambest.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dave Morse

651-406-5987

dmorse(at)deltadentalmn(dot)org

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A.M. Best Company Re-affirms Delta Dental of Nebraska?s ?A? Financial Strength Rating for 13th Consecutive Year

Eagan, Minn. (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Delta Dental of Nebraska announced today that A.M. Best Company, the insurance ratings organization, re-affirmed its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) for the 13th consecutive year. This is among the highest ratings of any dental plan in the nation. The financial strength rating reflects Delta Dental of Nebraska?s ability to pay claims.

A.M. Best has changed the issuer credit rating from ?a+? to ?a?. This change in a corporate debt rating will not affect Delta Dental of Nebraska or its customers. ?The issuer credit rating reflects the company?s ability to pay its corporate debt, and we have none,? said Chris Earl, Chief Sales Officer at Delta Dental of Nebraska. ?Delta Dental of Nebraska has not issued corporate debt in the past and has no future plans to do so.?

?In today?s economy, financially stable insurers are essential when employer groups are looking for benefits and service they can count on today and in the future,? continued Earl. ?We are pleased to receive A.M. Best?s strong, independent affirmation of our financial stability.?

For the latest rating, access http://www.ambest.com.

About Delta Dental of Nebraska

Delta Dental of Nebraska is a leading provider of dental benefits in Nebraska. The company was incorporated in 1985 as a prepaid dental service corporation, and is an independently operated affiliate of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA). Delta Dental plans collectively serve more than 56 million Americans representing more than 95,700 groups. For more information, visit http://www.deltadentalne.org. Delta Dental is a registered mark of Delta Dental Plans Association. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent nonprofit dental services company and is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois.

About A.M. Best

A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the world?s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Best?s Web site at http://www.ambest.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Barb Jensen

(402) 397-4878

bjensen(at)deltadentalne(dot)org

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Young Family Dental Announces Plans to Open New Offices Throughout Utah

Orem, UT (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Young Family Dental, a family-owned business, has plans to open at least two new offices within the next few years. Having served Utah residents since 1972, Young Family Dental offers three currently-operating offices located in American Fork, Orem and Saratoga Springs. The new locations will likely be located in Riverton and Salt Lake City, and will give residents the chance to experience the family-oriented atmosphere present in the current locations.

?We have a lot of plans in the works,? says Chris Young, owner. ?Our main priority is serving our communities with the best possible dental care. Like our motto, we want residents to ?let our family take care of their families.?? Young Family Dental boasts 7 general dentists providing services such as care for wisdom teeth, root canals, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, Invisalign, sedation dentistry and more. Individuals can find the full list of services on the Young Family Dental website.

As well as being members of the American Dental Association and the Utah Dental Association, Young Family Dental?s professionals are the preferred dentists of BYU Athletics and the official Dentist of the XSI Factory in Lehi, Utah. The offices are open Saturdays and provide extended weekday office hours. They also provide 24-hour emergency service for patients who need care at once. They accept all dental insurances as well as all major credit cards. In addition to that, they provide care credit financing.

Patients are even given the option to make payments online, a convenient and easy option. Young Family Dental welcomes the whole family, including children and infants, for affordable and high-quality dental care.

Young Family Dental is also offering a special for new patients that can be accessed via their website. New patients can download a coupon that provides x-rays, an exam, and a cleaning for just $ 49. Utah residents can learn more by visiting the Young Family Dental website at http://www.YoungFamilyDental.com or can make an appointment by calling one of the office locations.

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Emergency Dental Care USA Opens New Office in Bellevue, WA

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 05, 2011

Emergency Dental Care USA has opened a new office in Bellevue, WA, to enhance its service in the Seattle metropolitan area.

The office, located at 12816 SE 38th Street, opened on November 18. It is the fourth office in the Seattle area and the 12th in the Emergency Dental Care USA group, according to Michael Obeng, D.D.S, owner.

"We continue to see the need to serve people in the Seattle area and make it as convenient as possible," said Obeng. "The Bellevue office provides another option for patients who don't work or live in downtown Seattle, and for those who may not want to deal with the traffic and parking there."

In addition to the offices in Bellevue and downtown Seattle, Emergency Dental Care USA also has locations in Everett and Puyallup.

The Bellevue office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays. Appointments can be made by calling 425-562-9911.

The dental urgent care center is staffed by personnel experienced in handling emergency dental care. Treatments offered include:

????Cavity fillings.
????Common extractions and surgical extractions.
????Root canals.
????Crowns and bridge repairs.
????Broken teeth.
????Periodontal surgery.
????Periodontal cleanings.
????Wisdom tooth extractions.
????Burning or sore gums and swollen jaw.
????Prosthetics, including adjustments of dentures and partials.

Emergency Dental Care USA offers several payment and financing options, including cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. The office also accepts insurance on an indemnity basis.

Other financing options include Care Credit, Chase Health and Springstone. Confidential in-house financing with no credit check is also available.

About Emergency Dental Care USA:

Founded in 1996, Emergency Dental Care USA focuses on serving walk-in patients and those seeking immediate treatment for their dental emergencies. Emergency Dental Care USA now has 13 offices in seven states. More information about the Seattle-area offices is available at http://www.seattleemergencydental.com/bellevue.html. The company's blog can be found at http://www.asktheemergencydentist.com/. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SeattleEmergencyDental

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Dental Practitioners Discover a Revolutionary Technology that Automates Writing and Newsletter Distribution as an Effective Dental Marketing Tool

Denville, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

Nitin Chhoda, the founder and creator of Referral Ignition, has come up with dental newsletter, a new done-for-you marketing system that will revolutionize the private practices of dental practitioners. It was designed to keep dental private practitioners link to new and current patients, positions them as trusted advisors and experts and more importantly, generate referrals. Source: http://www.instantdentalnewsletter.com

Instant Dental Newsletter is guaranteed to:

????Increase Plan Acceptance Rates by building trust with patients
????Reactivate former patients using special promotions
????Minimize patient attrition rates
????Completely done-for-you service, dental practitioners decide type of content, how often it's sent, and delivery method
????Collect patient email addresses / contact information with patient "lead generation" tools
????Raise patient's Dental IQ - spotlight the "why" of treatment recommendations
????Turn website visits into office visits

Dental practitioners will find that marketing their practices has never been this easy. Nitin has himself proven that the future of a private practice is in the practitioner's hands, thus he has come up with this powerful tool that lead him to his present success.

As John Smith of DC puts it "The Instant Dental Newsletter is well overdue in our industry. It provides a perfect (and low-cost) way of staying in front of our patients in the midst of schedules that get tighter each and every day. This tool not only has the potential to further enhance the value of dental therapy, but also insures improved retention among active patients ? and thus better outcomes. This is a resource you'll want to try."

Each dental newsletter is professionally written and the articles showcase patient relevant information that build trust and create a favorable impression of the dental practice with new patients before they even step into the office.

Each issue is aimed at capturing and keeping the subscribers' interest and inspiring them to become the "human billboards" to market the dental clinic. It is a proven and effective dental marketing tool which utilizes less human and time resources.

To discover why thousands of dental practices trust and use instant dental newsletter to grow their practice, please visit our website.

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DentalInsurance.com Joins National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 03, 2012

DentalInsurance.com, the nation?s leading online source of dental insurance for individuals, families, and businesses, announced today that it is joining NADP, the National Association of Dental Plans, the representative organization for more than 80% of the dental benefits market. Through NADP?s extensive professional development and networking opportunities, DentalInsurance.com will maintain its competitive edge as one of largest private dental insurance exchanges in existence today and ensure its continued place in the market for dental plans.

?DentalInsurance.com is committed to improving consumers? access to affordable dental care by providing access to quality dental coverage. Through NADP membership, DentalInsurance.com will meet and network with top dental insurance carriers to enhance our current dental insurance exchange and prepare for our integral role in the 2014 state-based insurance exchanges,? said Avery Smith, Director of Business of Development at DentalInsurance.com.

Combining the service and security of an established insurance brokerage with the convenience and technology of the Internet, DentalInsurance.com is creating the standard for online dental insurance comparison-shopping and plan enrollment. As an aggregator of dental plans, DentalInsurance.com offers an online solution that empowers consumers to easily compare and purchase the right dental insurance and discount coverage for their needs, making it the ideal model for the upcoming state-based health insurance exchanges mandated by The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

About NADP

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is the recognized resource of the dental benefits industry. As the largest non-profit national trade association focused exclusively on the dental benefits industry, NADP?s dental plan members provide dental coverage (i.e. DHMOs (dental HMOs), PPOs, dental discount plans, and indemnity plans) to over 140 million Americans.

About DentalInsurance.com

Based in Los Angeles, CA, DentalInsurance.com has been the preeminent dental insurance and dental discount plan comparison shopping experience since 2001. A leading innovator and provider of dental insurance and discount protection to individuals and employers, DentalInsurance.com was the first company to enable consumers to compare, apply for, and purchase dental insurance and discount protection from top-rated insurance carriers online via the company?s website at http://www.dentalinsurance.com. Working diligently to deliver the most competitive carriers and plans nationwide, DentalInsurance.com provides individuals, families, and businesses quality dental coverage to fit every budget and lifestyle.

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IHT World Launches Dental Tourism Services For Low Cost Quality Dental Treatment

LeClaire, IA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Dental Tourism services are now available as an option that gives Americans the opportunity to have expensive dental services completed outside the United States, at a much lower cost.

Americans can potentially save thousands of dollars, yet enjoy the same high quality dental treatment they would receive in the United States.

There is no question that a multitude of Americans cannot afford the high cost of major dental services. That?s why IHT World is adding customized dental tourism services that will help reduce treatment costs, without compromising quality.

For example: The average cost for a dental implant in the United States is around $ 2,800. If you needed four implants, the total price will be approximately $ 11,200.

Using the dental tourism option, the cost is reduced to an average of $ 1,000 per implant. If you add in the cost of airline tickets for two and hotel cost for four days, the total cost is approximately $ 5,700. This produces an estimated savings of more than $ 5,000 from what it would cost in the U.S.

Due to the growing popularity of dental tourism, IHT World expects many Americans who have inadequate dental insurance to take advantage of this cost saving opportunity.

For additional details go to http://www.ihtworld.com/dental_tourism.html

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