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Avia Dental Plan


Started in 1993, Avia manages a large network of established dental providers throughout the country. Avia states its discount dental plans are convenient and affordable, offering savings of up to 60%off dentist's usual fees.  Available to a family, individual and  groups, Avia offers a low cost dental plan to members, in addition, the dental plan includes a discount prescription plan and discount Vision Care Plan at no additional cost to members. 

 

Who else do Avia Savings provide discount dental coverage for?  

Individual Dental Coverage  

 

Provides an individual dental plan for those may not receive dental coverage through their place of employment or business. 

Group Dental Coverage

 

A plan that is ideal for businesses, unions, associations, nonprofits or any type of organization who wish to provide group dental coverage for their employees. Many employers offer Avia Dental as a payroll deduction option as part of their benefits package.  

  

Family Dental Coverage

 

Included in this is a vision and prescription plan when you enroll your entire family with Avia Dental.

  

Student Dental Plan


Universities and even employers will not offer students a dental plan due to the rising costs of dental care. Avia Dental provides students cheap dental coverage through its service plan at a discount fee.

  

Senior Dental Plan


Avia state that seniors, 62 and over, can receive affordable, discount dental care services by joining its plan, thus reducing the costly expense found with traditional dental plans.

 

 

 

Dental Saving Plan features and benefits 

 

  

· Save 10% to 60% on your dental care

· 20-25% discount off services performed by a specialist

· Orthodontia (orthodontics) included

· Includes vision and prescription plan

· No annual limits

· Simply present your card at time of service for your discount

· No paperwork hassles

· No health restrictions

· Enjoy quick plan activation

· No age limit for dependents

· No referral required to see a Specialist

· Group rates available

 

Available Dental Savings Plan Discounts

  

The Avia dental plan is a discount or "reduced-fee" dental plan.   This plan is designed for health conscious consumers looking to maintain their oral health and minimize their dental care expenses. M  embers who visit a participating specialist receive a flat20-25% discount off specialists' usual and customary fees.   This includes a 20-25% discount at:

  • Orthodontists - braces  
  • Periodontists - gums  
  • Oral Surgeons - wisdom tooth or major extractions  
  • Prosthodontists - bridges and dentures  
  • Pediatric Dentists - child treatment  
  • Endodontist - extensive root canals 

An example of discounted fees can be found below.

 

 

Examples of Dental Savings Plan Discounts

 

 

Procedure Description

Usual Fee 1

Discounted Fee
(for Plan Members) 2

Member Savings

Routine 6 Month Check-Up 

$43 

$12 

$31

In Depth Check-Up 

$69 

$14 

$55

Full Mouth X-Rays 

$114 

$35 

$79

Four Bitewing X-Rays 

$55 

$20 

$35

Panoramic Film 

$97 

$35 

$62

Single Crown - Porcelain on High Noble Metal 

$981 

$465 

$516

Single Crown - Porcelain on Noble Metal 

$912 

$420 

$492


The sample table above is a  small selection of common procedures discounted by the Avia Dental plan.  Once you're a member, you will be provided with a complete fee schedule with discounted fees for nearly every dental procedure.

1 Source: DentalPlans.com (DP.C) 2007 Survey of Sample Average National Dental Fees.  Fees may vary slightly by region. 

2  Discounted fees are listed for visits to a participating general dentist - this fee is guaranteed according to your fee schedule.  Any procedure not listed on the complete fee schedule (provided in your members area once you join) will be discounted 20-25% off the provider's usual and customary fee.  Consult with your provider prior to beginning any treatment. Lab fees are additional


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