Understanding dental insurance can be challenging, but at Atlas Dental Specialists, we make it simple and stress-free. Our Pittsburgh team is experienced in helping patients maximize their benefits, including those with small business dental plans in Pittsburgh, ensuring access to exceptional care. We accept MetLife, Cigna, Principal, and Ameritas, and offer flexible payment options. Please note, we do not accept Medicaid at this time.
Small business dental plans provide oral health coverage for employees through various insurance models or alternative benefit structures. For Pittsburgh business owners, these plans range from traditional insurance through major carriers to innovative direct-care membership programs offered by local practices like Atlas Dental Specialists.
Unlike large corporate plans, small business dental benefits are designed for companies with 2-50 employees, offering flexibility and affordability while ensuring your team has access to quality dental care.
Offering dental benefits isn’t just about keeping employees happy – it’s a strategic business decision. Studies show that employees with dental coverage take fewer sick days and report higher job satisfaction. Poor oral health leads to missed work days, costing U.S. businesses billions annually in lost productivity.
For Pittsburgh small businesses competing for talent, dental benefits can be the differentiator. While larger companies may offer comprehensive packages, smart small business owners are discovering that direct dental plans through practices like Atlas Dental Specialists often provide better value and superior care access.
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Traditional insurance involves monthly premiums, annual maximums (typically $1,000-$2,500), deductibles, and waiting periods. These plans work through insurance companies that negotiate rates with dental providers. While familiar to most employees, they often come with limitations and administrative complexity.
PPO plans offer flexibility to see any dentist but provide better coverage within a network. In Pittsburgh, these plans typically cover:
The downside? Higher premiums and potential surprise costs when specialists are needed.
HMO plans require choosing a primary dentist and getting referrals for specialists. While premiums are lower, the trade-off is limited provider choice and potential delays in accessing specialty care – particularly challenging when your employees need prosthodontic work or dental implants.
Atlas Dental Specialists offers a refreshingly simple alternative to traditional insurance complexity. Our direct membership program eliminates insurance middlemen, providing clear, straightforward pricing that makes budgeting easy and predictable.
Every plan includes:
Choosing dental coverage for your small business starts with understanding your employees’ needs. Younger workers might prioritize preventive care and occasional fillings, while older employees often require more extensive restorative work. Some team members may have periodontal disease requiring more frequent professional cleanings. Taking time to understand these needs helps you select coverage that employees will actually use and appreciate.
Traditional insurance categorizes treatments as preventive, basic, or major, each with different coverage percentages that can confuse employees and lead to unexpected costs. Atlas Dental Specialists’ membership plans eliminate this confusion by including all preventive care and offering a simple 15% discount on everything else. There’s no need to decode insurance jargon or worry about whether a procedure is covered at 50% or 80%.
Provider access is another crucial consideration. With traditional insurance, employees are limited to network providers and often need referrals for specialty care. Our membership program gives your employees direct access to prosthodontists who can handle virtually any dental need without referrals. From routine cleanings to full-mouth reconstruction, same-day CEREC crowns to dental implants – everything happens under one roof at our modern Pittsburgh facilities.
When comparing dental benefit options, the real costs often hide beneath the surface. Traditional insurance might advertise premiums of $30-50 per employee monthly, but this doesn’t tell the whole story. Add in deductibles of $50-100 per person, annual maximums that cap benefits at $1,000-1,500, and waiting periods that delay necessary care, and the true cost – both financial and human – becomes clear.
Atlas Dental Specialists’ membership model provides transparent, all-inclusive pricing. With annual costs ranging from $456 to $840 per employee depending on the plan selected, there are no deductibles to meet, no annual maximums to worry about, and no waiting periods delaying necessary care. Your employees can start using their benefits immediately, getting the care they need when they need it.
Consider a typical scenario: an employee needs a crown. With traditional insurance, they might pay a $100 deductible plus 50% of the procedure cost, easily totaling $600-800 out of pocket. With our membership, that same employee pays only 85% of our fee – no deductible, no confusion, just straightforward savings.
Employer contributions to dental plans are typically tax-deductible business expenses, providing immediate financial benefits to your bottom line. While we recommend consulting your tax advisor about your specific situation, most businesses find that providing dental benefits actually costs less than expected after accounting for tax advantages.
Beyond tax benefits, offering dental coverage through Atlas Dental Specialists helps control your overall employee healthcare costs. Preventive dental care catches problems early, preventing expensive medical complications. Employees with healthy mouths miss less work and maintain higher productivity. The included preventive care in our membership plans ensures your team stays healthy, reducing both direct healthcare costs and indirect costs from absenteeism.
Starting dental benefits with Atlas Dental Specialists couldn’t be simpler. Contact either our downtown or Shadyside location to discuss your employee count and needs. We’ll provide bulk pricing based on the number of employees you’re enrolling. Once you decide which plan levels work best for your team, simply provide basic employee information for enrollment.
Each membership lasts 12 months from the enrollment date, and employees can start using their benefits immediately. There are no complicated forms to complete, no claims to file, and no pre-authorizations needed. Employees simply identify themselves as members when they arrive for their appointments. At the end of each 12-month period, you can renew existing memberships, add new employees who’ve joined your team, or adjust plan levels based on changing needs.
We offer a 20% bulk discount starting with just 5 employees.
All preventive care (cleanings, exams, X-rays, cancer screenings, fluoride) plus 20% off all other treatments (excluding Invisalign treatment). No deductibles, no waiting periods, no annual maximums.
Yes. Our dental membership is completely independent and can be offered on its own.
Everything from routine cleanings to complex prosthodontic work, dental implants, same-day crowns, and full-mouth reconstruction – all at one location with specialist care.
No. Coverage begins immediately upon enrollment.
Most businesses save money compared to traditional dental insurance while providing better access to specialist care and eliminating coverage limitations.
As prosthodontists, we provide comprehensive specialty care that goes beyond general dentistry. This means your employees won’t waste time shuttling between different specialists for various procedures. Whether they need a routine cleaning, a root canal, dental implants, or complex reconstruction work, our team handles everything in-house.
Both our downtown Pittsburgh and Shadyside locations feature modern technology and comfortable environments designed to make dental visits as pleasant as possible. When employees actually enjoy their dental visits, they’re more likely to maintain regular preventive care, catching problems early and avoiding expensive emergencies.
Ready to offer your employees quality dental benefits at an affordable price? Atlas Dental Specialists’ bulk membership pricing makes it easy to provide comprehensive dental care without the complexity of traditional insurance. Contact us about bulk dental plan purchasing for your employees. We’ll provide pricing based on your specific needs and employee count.
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