The Northeast-Southeast Dental Plan is a network of private practice dentists and specialists who provide their services for plan members at reduced rates. It is not traditional dental insurance. It is a fair and cooperative method for lowering the cost of dental treatment. Doctors benefit by increasing their patient volume and, of course, patients benefit by receiving quality private care at substantial savings.

Simply enroll into an individual dental plan or a couple or family dental plan. Then select the dentist of your choice using the Directory of Dentists . Once we receive your Enrollment Application, we will mail you an identification card to be presented to the dentist's office at the time of your appointment. When visiting a participating Plan dentist, you pay them directly as you normally would, but at the reduced rates as listed in the Plan Fee Schedule. Saving up to 50% off the dentist's normal fees. Here are some of the exciting dental benefits you receive once you are a member:

• FREE examination
• Low cost X-Rays and cleanings
• Savings from 20-50% off most dental procedures
• Reduced rates for treatment by specialists
• Low yearly membership rates
• No deductibles or co-payments
• No restrictions on any type of treatment
• No pre-certification or prior approval - as is required with dental insurance
• No claim forms or paper work of any kind
• No age limitations
• No waiting period for dental benefits to commence

He (or she) is an established private practitioner who is respected in his community. Our panel of providers spans from Massachusetts to Florida, with new doctors joining every day. Check the Dental Directory listed below by inserting your zip code for a dentist near you.

Please enter your desired search method below (In order to search by County, City or Zip Code, it is necessary to enter the corresponding State):

Who is Eligible?

The Northeast-Southeast Dental Plan is available for anyone to join. We offer Individual Dental Plans, Couple and Family Dental Plans and Group Dental Plans. Any two people per household are considered a couple (including roommates), and three or more household members make up a family. Part time and full-time students away at school may also be covered under the family plan. We also offer a special reduced enrollment rate for Group Dental Plans, unions and companies of five or more.

How Much does it cost?

* Membership is on an annual basis.

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When do my Dental Benefits begin?

Northeast-Southeast Dental Plan memberships operate on an annual basis. Your dental benefits are effective the day we receive your application and valid for one year to the date of enrollment, which is opposite of what is done with dental insurance. You are free to visit any dental office in our directory immediately, without any waiting periods. Simply show the doctor's office your Plan membership card or have them call us to verify your membership. For immediate coverage with a credit card simply fill out the Enrollment form and:

• Submit it through our secure site
• Fax it to us at (212) 688-9708
• Enroll over the phone at (800) 828-2222
• You may also print out the application and mail it to us with a check or money order. (Please allow two weeks for processing when joining by mail.)

Commonly Asked Questions

Q: How long has the Plan been in business?

A: Since 1981.

Q: What if a member can't find his/her dentist in the Plan directory?

A: If your dentist is not in our directory, feel free to refer them to the Plan for participation and qualification procedures.

Q: What if a member wants to change his/her dentist?

A: Members may change dentists at any time. Please call us to confirm the dentist you have chosen is still participating in the dental plan.

Q: What if I've already seen the dentist before becoming a Plan member? Can I still use him?

A: The dentist is under no obligation to see you as a Plan member if he's already seen you as a private patient. Please contact the dentist's office and confirm that they will accept you as a member of our plan.

Q: Can one use the Plan for specialty work only?

A: Yes. Many members join to take advantage of the Specialist Fee Schedule while maintaining their regular dentist.

Q: What is the difference between SCHEDULE I and SCHEDULE II?

A: Dentists are given a choice to charge the Schedule I fees or the Schedule II fees, based upon their usual and customary fees. Please check the Doctor Directory to see whether your General Dentist is a Schedule I or Schedule II Dentist.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: All membership fees are fully refundable within 72 business hours of your application receipt. Requests must be made either via e-mail or calling us at (800)828-2222. If beyond the allowable 72-hour period, requests must be received in writing and are subject to a 25% processing fee and monthly prorate.

Q: How does my company qualify for group dental Plan rates?

A: We offer special reduced enrollment rates for Groups, Unions and Companies of 5 or more. All you have to do is submit 5 separate enrollment applications to receive the special rates.

Membership & Payment Options?

Benefits commence once the Plan receives your payment, and are good for one year from that date. Northeast-Southeast does not operate on a traditional calendar year.