Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) is helping to expand dental care access by providing an enhanced special health care needs benefit. Group-covered members of any age with a qualifying special health care need are eligible for this benefit. As defined by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, special health care needs include any physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioural, cognitive, or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires medical management, health care intervention, and/or use of specialized services or programs. The benefit covers additional dental examinations and/or consultations, which can be beneficial prior to treatment to help patients learn what to expect and what is needed for a successful dental appointment. Up to four total dental cleanings in a benefit year are also included, as well as treatment delivery modifications (including anaesthesia) necessary for dental staff to provide oral health care for patients with sensory sensitivities, behavioural challenges, or other barriers to treatment. DDNJ has a long history of working with organizations that support people with special needs, and the company is acutely aware of the unmet dental care needs facing those individuals. This benefit helps to break down barriers to make oral health care more inclusive. Expanding access to dental care for children & adults with special needs. deltadentalnj.com/SHCN Delta Dental of New Jersey is expanding dental care access by offering an enhanced special health care needs benefit for group-covered children and adults with qualifying special health care conditions.
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