Key Takeaways Dental insurance often disappoints consumers—it charges monthly premiums, but offers limited coverage compared to health insurance. It functions more like a discount plan, covering only ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- About 74 million Americans do not have dental insurance. And those who do, know its limitations: yearly and per procedure spending caps. "I had to have a root canal. Most of the ...

You have health insurance to control your medical care costs and car insurance protects your vehicle. But do you have the dental insurance you need to protect your teeth and keep your dental care ...

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans match the coverage of Original Medicare and offer additional benefits, including dental care. Some plans cover preventive dental care, and others extend coverage to ...

Unemployment is, according to top researchers, a drag. For many without jobs, one of the most trying things about their situation is maintaining adequate health insurance, including dental coverage.

Courtney Sands couldn't escape the throbbing ache in the back of her mouth. The Pennsylvania mom needed root canals and crowns for two molars to get rid of the pain-triggering infection. But a trip to ...

Forcing dental insurance plans to adopt Medical Loss Ratio requirements similar to healthcare plans is “bad public policy that will not achieve intended consumer and dental community benefits.” So ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...