09/06/2026
Delta Dental wants you to believe your dentist is money-hungry. But the truth is, your dentist is often working unpaid while still paying staff, rent, equipment, and labs — because Delta refuses to cover what’s necessary. Dentistry isn’t unaffordable because of greedy doctors. It’s unaffordable because insurers rig the system. •269 times – Patient pays out-of-pocket •818 times – Bundled/not billable → dentist works for free •21 times – Vague: “generally not covered” •39 times – Pushed to medical insurance •65 times – Extra narratives & documentation