Aetna SHBP Dental Plans

Reasons to smile

You’ve got options when it comes to your dental plans.

  • Dental Expense Plan (DEP|PPO)—in- and out-of-network coverage
  • Dental Plan Organization (DMO|DPO)—in-network coverage only
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Aetna Dental Expense Plan (DEP|PPO)

Your choice, your way The Dental Expense Plan is offered to active members if your employer participates in the SHBP dental program. This nationwide plan is great for members who like the freedom to go in and out of network.

  • No referrals are required
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Aetna Dental Plan Organization (DMO|DPO)

Easy-to-use coverage that fits your budget The Dental Plan Organization (DPO) is an in-network dental plan only. It is available to SHBP active members.

  • In-network dental plan only
  • Choose a primary care dentist from our directory
  • Each family member can pick a different dentist
  • You need referrals to see specialty dentists
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Get to know the dental plans

Knowing more about your plan can help you get the most from your benefits and covered services. Watch a video about the dental plan options available.  

Search for in-network participating dentists

Use the custom provider search tool to: Find doctors, dentists, hospitals, and other health care providers that participate in the dental network. Under dental plans, select Dental Expense Plan (DEP|PPO) or Dental Plan Organization (DMO|DPO).

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With the Aetna member website you can:

  • View your plan summary and get detailed information about what’s covered
  • Check your claim details and Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
  • Find a provider
  • Access your ID card
  • Email an inquiry to Aetna Member services
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Aetna® Discount Programs

Caring for your mouth is an important part of taking care of your overall health. So, we want to make it easy for members to be healthy. As a member, discounts on dental products are available at your fingertips, all on the member website.

Dental Plan Discounts (PDF) >
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While this site is a tool to answer most of your questions, full details of the plan are contained in the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), which govern each plan’s operation. Whenever an interpretation of a plan benefit is necessary, the actual plan document will be used.
Dental policies and plans are insured and/or administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna). DMO® plans are insured by Aetna Life Insurance Company, Aetna Dental Inc., Aetna Dental of California Inc. and/or Aetna Health Inc. (Aetna). Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products.