Updates

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.

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).

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.

Claim Filing Tips

May 04, 2021

File Claims Online & Enroll in Direct Deposit for Quicker Reimbursement

Submitting Claims for Dentures

May 04, 2021

Two common causes for immediate denture claims to be denied are