Why Choose Delta Dental of Kansas?

High Network Utilization

We have an average network utilization rate of more than 94% nationally and an average of 98% in Kansas for our combined PPO & Premier networks. When more than 95% of dentists in Kansas participate with Delta Dental, it’s easy to stay in-network.

Direct Network Approach

We don’t lease our networks — but why does that matter? We don’t rent from, or to, anyone else. Our dentists are recruited directly by Delta Dental staff. We have direct contact with our providers and have processing policies that do not vary according to individual providers. We don’t negotiate individually with a provider for a higher fee, meaning fee stability for members, allowing them to visit any dentist in their network without having to shop around. Some networks allow individual negotiation, leading to inconsistencies in fees and policies that may not be disclosed which leads to confusion for members. We also require that any charges exceeding the agreed upon discounted fee that the dentist can charge our members on any contractually covered service be written off by the dentist, not allowing our members to be balance billed.

Network Integrity

At DDKS, we take great steps to ensure the validity, integrity and credibility of our network numbers — allowing us to give groups and enrollees a fair and accurate assessment of the access to dental care our network provides. We will always report unique individual dentists. Our local staff members foster relationships directly with dentists. When dentists retire, reduce their workloads to fewer office locations or otherwise change their network status, we adjust our network numbers accordingly. A trusted third party resource compiles participating provider data and analyzes it objectively.

Local Service

Our account management team offers local and reliable service by people who live and work in Kansas. DDKS has offices in Wichita, KS, and Leawood, KS.

Easy to Use

We make it easy for you and your employees to access the information you need when you need it through our online accounts and member-specific mobile app. Through the employer account, you can view employees’ eligibility and benefits, print ID cards, download enrollment forms, retrieve monthly bills, view and update enrollment information and more. Through the member account, members can look up their coverage and claims, print ID cards, review their plan details and more.

We Give Back

As a not-for-profit corporation, we strive to advance oral health care, dental health and access to care. Over the past decade, we have given over $10 million back to nonprofit organizations, schools and clinics, supporting oral health initiatives that have a significant impact. Learn more about our community benefit initiatives.