Updates

Notice of Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting - 2021

July 15, 2021

This year, the DDKS Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday August 14, 2021. To ensure as many member-dentists as possible can participate in the Annual Meeting, we are offering options for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Save the Date

April 06, 2021

All participating providers are invited to attend Delta Dental of Kansas’ (DDKS) Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Important Update from Delta Dental of Kansas

December 17, 2020

An important update from Delta Dental of Kansas

Consultant’s Corner: Nightguards vs TMJ Splints

September 17, 2021

Although you might have heard the terms splint and nightguard used interchangeably in the past, they do not always mean the same thing. Each type of splint is designed for a specific purpose and serves a different function as outlined below:

Provider Innovation Spotlight: Plain Language Initiative

August 03, 2021

We want to make sure that we are communicating to your patients about dental benefits in a way that is easy to understand. As part of this effort, over the past year we have undergone a company-wide Plain Language Initiative.

Pre-Determinations

July 09, 2021

A pre-determination of benefits (or pre-treatment estimate) is a helpful tool that allows you and your patient to know estimated benefits, eligibility and financial responsibility in advance of completed treatment.

Claim Filing Tips

July 09, 2021

Did you know that per group contract an Adult is considered age 14 years and older?

Coordination of Benefits (COB): Does Your Patient Have Dual Dental Insurance Coverage?

July 09, 2021

When a patient has dual insurance coverage, the two insurance companies will, in most cases, “coordinate benefits” for the patient – this process is called Coordination of Benefits (COB).

Consultants Corner: Periodontics

July 09, 2021

In January 2017, ADA CDT created code D4346 - scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation – full mouth, after oral evaluation.

Happy Office Acknowledgement Program

July 09, 2021

The Professional Relations team rewards Customer Service team members who have provided dental offices with excellent customer service through the Happy Office Acknowledgment Program.