Glossary of Dental Plan Terms

Understanding dental insurance shouldn't be confusing.

Our glossary explains key terms in simple, everyday language—so you can feel confident when comparing plans, reading coverage details, or talking to your dentist about costs.

Explore the definitions below to learn how dental insurance works, what different plan types mean, and how benefits and waiting periods can affect your coverage.

List of Terms

• Allowable Charge
• Annual Maximum
• Appeal
• Approved Amount
• Balance Billing
• Basic Dental Care
• Beneficiary
• Braces
• Bundled
• Coinsurance
• Copayment
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Deductible
• Discount Dental Plan
• HMO
• Implant
• In-Network
• Invisalign
• Malocclusion
• Major Dental Care
• Max Benefit
• Orthodontia
• Out-of-Network
• PPO
• Preventive Care
• Provider
• UCR
• Vision
• Waiting Period