“How much does it cost? What’s the price?”
When it comes to dental care, we know these are the big questions on many people’s mind.
It’s only $48 annually to be a WDA Club member, or $108 for a family.
Investing in good oral health almost always has a positive return-on-investment. According to research, every $1 spent on preventive oral healthcare saves up to $50 in restorative care.
Many studies show poor oral health is connected to poor overall health.
Poor oral health is linked to many diseases, including: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, obesity, diabetes, metabolic disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, several cancers, adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory conditions, and more.
So maybe a better question might be: If I don’t get the dental care needed to maintain good oral health, how much will it cost?
WDA Dental Savings Club prices are based on Fair Health prices for the state of Wisconsin, with 15% savings on the most common dental care services, and up to 55% savings on preventative care with the special dental care bundles.
The lowest prices and the biggest savings, up to 55%, are realized with the SPECIAL DENTAL CARE BUNDLES outlined below. If members access the SPECIAL DENTAL CARE BUNDLES to get the American Dental Association (ADA) recommended, annual preventive oral health care, they could save as much as $300.
New Patient* – Consultation
Dental Care
X-Rays*
Oral Health Exam
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$305
Member Price
$125
Savings
$180
New Patient* – X-Rays, Exam & Cleaning
Dental Care
X-Rays*
Oral Health Exam
Cleaning
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$410
Member Price
$185
Savings
$225
Adult – X-Rays, Exam & Cleaning
Dental Care
X-Rays*
Oral Health Exam
Cleaning
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$302
Member Price
$165
Savings
$137
Adult – Exam & Cleaning + Fluoride
Dental Care
Oral Health Exam
Cleaning
Fluoride
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$273
Member Price
$135
Savings
$138
Child* – X-Rays, Exam & Cleaning
Dental Care
X-Rays*
Oral Health Exam
Cleaning
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$277
Member Price
$145
Savings
$132
Child* – Exam & Cleaning + Fluoride
Dental Care
Oral Health Exam
Cleaning
Fluoride
Oral Hygiene Instructions
FAIR Health Price
$249
Member Price
$120
Savings
$129
Here are examples of how the WDA Dental Savings Club could work for you.
Joseph & Geraldine
Joseph and Geraldine are retirees looking to stay healthy. Twice a year they go to the dentist for preventive oral health care services. This can include x-rays, oral health exams, and cleanings. This year Joseph also needed a crown for a bad tooth. The Fair Health consumer cost was $2,040. With a WDA Dental Savings Club membership, they paid $1,485.
Savings = $554*
Zoya
Zoya is a young, single, entrepreneur who loves her coffee and keeping her teeth white too. She likes going to the dentist. This year she found a new dentist and went twice, getting x-rays, exams, cleanings, and in-office whitening procedures. Fair Health consumer retail cost is $894. With a WDA Dental Savings Club membership, she paid $509.
Savings = $385*
Deborah
Deborah retired and is on a tight budget. She has Medicare Advantage, but no dentists in the network are nearby. She joined WDA Dental Savings Club and now goes to a dentist in her neighborhood for annual x-rays, exam, and cleaning and this year one cavity filling. The Fair Health cost was $515. With a WDA Dental Savings Club membership, she paid $237.
Savings = $278*
Monica & Monique
Monique and Monica go to the dentist annually and get x-rays, exams, and cleanings. Monica also gets a fluoride treatment. Fair Health consumer price is $727. With a WDA Dental Savings Club membership, Monique paid only $365.
Savings = $362*
Evelyn & Daniel
Evelyn and Daniel met in high school, got married, and ran the family restaurant for 38 years. Recently Daniel was getting a toothache when eating ice cream. Evelyn convinced him to go to the dentist. He got X-rays, an exam, cleaning, one cavity filled and two crowns. Fair Health cost was $3,187. With WDA Dental Savings Club and a payment plan, Daniel could afford the dental care.
Monthly payment = $85*
Brooke & Jamie
Brooke & Jamie have successfully grown their one coffee shop to six shops with 48 employees. In the past they could not afford to provide dental benefits to their employees. Now with the labor shortage, they can’t afford not to. Basic dental insurance would cost $42/month for each employee, roughly $25,000 annually. WDA Dental Savings Club memberships plus $150 HSA for each employee would cost $10,000.
Annual Savings = $15,000*
Following are examples of some common dental procedures, including the Fair Health Price*, the WDA Club price, and the estimated savings.
D1527: Space Maintainer – Removable, Bilateral, Lower Jaw
FAIR Health Price
$622
Member Price
$529
Estimated Member Savings
$93
D2330: Resin-Based Composite (White Filling) Front Tooth, One Surface
FAIR Health Price
$193
Member Price
$163
Estimated Member Savings
$30
D2331: Resin-Based Composite (White Filling) Front Tooth, Two Surfaces
FAIR Health Price
$238
Member Price
$202
Estimated Member Savings
$36
D2393: Resin-Based Composite (White Filling) Back Tooth, Three Surfaces
FAIR Health Price
$340
Member Price
$289
Estimated Member Savings
$51
D2394: Resin-Based Composite (White Filling) Back Tooth, Four or More Surfaces
FAIR Health Price
$399
Member Price
$339
Estimated Member Savings
$60
D2720: Restorative Crown – Resin with High Noble Metal
FAIR Health Price
$1,506
Member Price
$1,280
Estimated Member Savings
$226
D2740: Restorative Crown – Porcelain/Ceramic
FAIR Health Price
$1,337
Member Price
$1,136
Estimated Member Savings
$201
D2780: Restorative Crown – 3/4 Cast High Noble Metal
FAIR Health Price
$1,463
Member Price
$1,243
Estimated Member Savings
$220
D9944: Occlusal (Mouth) Guard
FAIR Health Price
$606
Member Price
$515
Estimated Member Savings
$91
D9953: Reline Custom Sleep Apnea Application (Indirect) Resurface Dentition Side
FAIR Health Price
$628
Member Price
$534
Estimated Member Savings
$94
Treatment Plan & Quote
An oral health treatment plan is based on each patient’s personal oral health situation. In most cases, dental practices will only provide patients with a treatment plan and quote, if they visit the dental practice in-person, and get a set of X-rays and an exam.
With a WDA Club membership, members can get the New Patient Consultation for only $125. As shown above, the New Patient Consultation special includes X-rays, oral health exam, oral hygiene instructions and a recommended treatment plan and price. With this special, Members save an estimated $180 and get a personal treatment plan and quote. Now, that’s a smart investment in your oral and overall health.
*The Fair Health* prices represent the 50th percentile price for each specific service and the associated dental code in Wisconsin during the time of data collection.
FAIR Health is an independent, nonprofit organization known for their commitment to price transparency. Fair Health collects healthcare pricing data from across the nation and manages the nation’s largest database of privately billed health insurance claims available to all the stakeholders in the healthcare community.
To learn more about Fair Health, click here https://www.fairhealth.org
