Changes from 2026:

Moda Delta Dental – Benefit Changes

  • Coverage for additional cleaning while pregnant no longer needs to occur during the 3rd trimester. The additional cleaning can be performed any time during the pregnancy. 

Plans with No Changes

  • Kaiser Dental 
  • Willamette Dental

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Plan:Delta Dental 50Kaiser Dental 15Willamette Dental
Annual Deductible$50 per individual; $150 per familyNoneNone
Annual Maximum Benefit$2,000 per personNoneNone
Network

Any dentist operating within scope of license; 

Delta PPO Providers = least expensive Premier Providers = higher fees than PPO Out-of-Network Providers = most expensive and subject to balance-billing

Services must be provided, prescribed, referred or authorized by Kaiser ProvidersServices must be provided, prescribed, referred or authorized by Willamette Dental  Providers
Preventive & Diagnostic Services
Preventative Oral exam; X-rays; Teeth cleaning; Space maintainersNo charge$15 copay$10 copay
Basic Restorative Services
Routine fillings; Crowns (plastic/acrylic & steel); Simple extractions20% after deductible$15 copay$10 copay
Oral Surgery
Surgical tooth extractions including diagnosis & evaluation20% after deductible$15 copay$10 copay or $30 copay for specialist
Periodontics/Endodontics
Diagnosis & evaluation; Treatment of gum disease; Root canal; Related therapy20% after deductible$15 copay$10 copay or $30 copay for specialist
Major Restorative Services
Gold or porcelain crowns; Inlays; Bridge abutments; Pontics50% after deductible$45 copay for each crown, inlay, bridge abutment or pontic$10 copay
Orthodontic Care 
Maximum lifetime orthodontia benefit per member (separate from dental annual max)$3,000 $3,000 N/A
OrthodonticsYou pay 50% of the first $6,000 in treatment costs; 100% of charges thereafterYou pay 50% of the first $6,000 in treatment costs and 100% of charges thereafter; $15 Office Visit copay applies to all visitsPre-Orthodontia Treatment: $150 copay (applies toward $1,500 treatment copay); Orthodontia Treatment: You pay $1,500, Office Visit copay applies to all visits
Removable Prosthetic Services
Full & partial dentures50% after deductible$65 copay for each full denture; $95 for each partial denture$10 copay
Relines; Rebases50% after deductible$25 copay for each reline or rebase$25 copay for each reline or rebase
Emergency Services
In-plan providersNo special benefit Varies by serviceNo special benefit Varies by serviceYou pay $20 for visits outside regular office hours
Out-of-plan providersYou pay any coinsurance that normally applies plus all of amount exceeding reasonable & customary charges for eligible claims.For KP Emergency dental services from a nonparticipating provider, you  pay the normal nonemergency cost share, plus amounts that exceed the usual and customary for qualifying claims outside the service area.You pay the balance after you are reimbursed up to $100 for qualifying claims outside the service area.
Other Benefits
ImplantsUp to the annual max of $2,000 that applies to all dental services. Deductible applies.Up to $2,000 annually toward an implant, which can cost approximately $5,000$6,000. Up to $1,500 annually toward implant surgery, limit one surgery per year. Total cost is approximately $4,500.
Nightguards50% after deductible to annual maximum35% of full price for custom guard or $20 OTC optionCovered with office visit copay- $10/$30
Nitrous oxideNot Covered$25 copay$40 copay

These comparisons are not intended to provide comprehensive plan information.  All benefits and coverage are subject to plan limitations and definitions.  This summary should not be considered a guarantee of coverage.  Please consult the Summary Plan Description, Evidence of Coverage, or applicable health plan for specific coverage information.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026