Updates

Consultant’s Corner: Nightguards vs TMJ Splints

September 28, 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:

Innovation Spotlight: Provider In-the-Chair Hotline

September 28, 2021

The Provider In-the-Chair Hotline, to provide immediate Delta Dental of Kansas (DDKS) member benefit information for patients in your chair.

Happy Office Acknowledgement Program

September 28, 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.

Don’t Forget: 2021 DDKS Matching Gift Program for Participating Dentists

September 28, 2021

Through Delta Dental of Kansas' Matching Gift Program, Participating Dentists' approved charity donations may be matched up to $100.

Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Hosts Free Dental Clinic - Volunteers Needed

September 28, 2021

KMOM is seeking volunteers for their Free Dental Clinic that will take place at Century II in Wichita, KS on July 23rd & 24th. KMOM volunteers will work together to provide patients with free fillings and extractions on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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.

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.

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).