Dental makes a difference
Did you know that more than 90% of systemic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, could include oral symptoms?1 Proper oral care plays a big role in overall health and wellness. As part of our coverage, we’ll even remind your employees with certain health conditions to get regular dental checkups.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) takes an integrated approach to our medical and group dental insurance that takes care of your total health, lowers costs and more.
Simplified billing
One combined bill and one member ID card for both dental and vision coverage
Dedicated support
A dedicated account management support team
Employer portal
Easy plan management with our Employer Services portal
Other benefits
Options for rollover benefits, orthodontia with no age limit and more
Dental Blue®
- Checkups and cleanings 2x per benefit period
- Save on out-of-pocket expenses by using participating providers4
- Preventive Only and Preventive & Basic Only plans available
- Options available with no annual maximum on preventive services
Dental Blue® Preferred℠ (PPO)
- Checkups and cleanings 3x per benefit period
- Lower premiums and higher benefits for staying in-network4
- Preventive Only and Preventive & Basic Only plans available
- Options available with no annual maximum on preventive services
Dental Blue® Select℠
- Indemnity-like plan with reliable, steady rates because it’s community (shelf) rated
- Three plans: Standard, Complete and Enhanced, including options with implants and orthodontia
- Lifetime deductible your members only need to meet once
What else can we help you find?
Health plans
Explore affordable health insurance plans for local groups.
Vision plans
Choose comprehensive vision coverage for local groups.
Supplemental benefits
Take advantage of supplemental employer benefits.
Disclosures:
Limitations and Exclusions
Benefits and premium depends on plan selected. This is a partial list of services not covered by your dental benefits plan. Refer to the member booklet for a full list of exclusions: Not clinically necessary services; hospitalization for any dental procedure; dental procedure solely for cosmetic or aesthetic reasons; dental procedures not directly associated with dental disease; procedures not performed in a dental setting; procedures that are considered experimental; drugs or medications obtainable with or without a prescription, unless they're dispensed and utilized in the dental office during the patient visit; services related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ); services received prior to member's effective date; oral orthotic devices, palatal expanders and orthodontics, except as specifically covered by your dental benefit plan.
-
“Healthy Smile, Healthy You.” North Dakota Health. Online: www.health.nd.gov/prevention/oral-health-program/healthy-smile-healthy-you (Accessed June 2023).
-
Benefits and premium depend on plan selected.
-
Waiting periods may apply. See your quote proposal or benefit booklet for information regarding the plan you choose.
-
Non-participating providers may bill members the balance for amounts higher than what is allowed for out-of-network.
U46925, 2/25
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its health programs and activities. Learn more about our non-discrimination policy and no-cost services available to you.
Information in other languages: Español 中文 Tiếng Việt 한국어 Français العَرَبِيَّة Hmoob ру́сский Tagalog ગુજરાતી ភាសាខ្មែរ Deutsch हिन्दी ລາວ 日本語
© 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. ®, SM Marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. All other marks and names are property of their respective owners. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.