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DENTAL SAVINGS THROUGH AETNA DENTAL ACCESS (SM)
   
You can currrently save an average of 15 percent and up to 50 percent on everything from general dentistry and cleanings to root canals, crowns and orthodontia (braces). Savings are calculated instantly! There are no claim forms to file and there are no limits on how often you and your family can use your card to receive benefits.
Product/Service
Select Regional Average Cost*
Average Cost with Aetna Dental Access
Members Savings
Adult Cleaning
$82
$52
$30
Child Cleaning
$49
$37
$12
Routine Checkup
$39
$27
$12
Four Bitewing X-rays
$51
$31
$20
Composite White Filling
$131
$76
$55
Crown (Porcelain Fused to Noble Meta)
$843
$512
$259
Upper Denture (complete)
$940
$584
$177
Root Canal - Molar
$826
$581
$245
Extraction (single tooth)
$119
$70
$49

*The select regional average fee represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City, as displayed in the Estimate the Cost of Care tool as of January, 2005.

AETNA DENTAL ACCESS
The Aetna Dental Accessnetwork has over 66,000** available dental practice locations to choose from nationwide. Each dentist is credentialed and re-credentialed on an ongoing basis. Because Aetna has such a large network of participating dentists, chances are you'll be able to find a dentist who participates in the program no matter where you work or live in the United States.
We ensure a positive experience for members by reducing confusion with provider recognition and participation. The member will want to utilize their card and enjoy the savings time and time again.
Before scheduling an appointment, the member will call the number on the back of their card to speak with a Member Services representative. The representative will provide the member several different dental care locations so the member may select the provider that most meets their specific needs and book an appointment.
*Anticipated national average dental charges for the 2006 calendar year based on the comparison of provider negotiated fees to national average charges. Actual costs and savings vary by provider and geographical area.
 
** According to the Aetna Enterprise Provider Database as of March 1, 2006.
Payment must be made at the time of service in order to receive a discount.
 
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