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Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program Dental Explanation of Benefits
June 17, 2025 — Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program dental explanation of benefits is important because it helps you track your coverage. This allows you to avoid any unexpected costs... MORE

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New TRICARE Dental Program contract brings updates in March 2025
January 30, 2025 — A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1... MORE

TRICARE Dental Program premiums decrease effective Nov. 1
October 30, 2024 — If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025... MORE

TRICARE Dental Program automatically enrolls kids at age 1
September 17, 2024 — As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind — but dental insurance for your baby might not be at the top of the list. Don’t worry! The TRICARE Dental Program helps military families by signing up kids at age 1... MORE

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TRICARE tips to protect teeth in a dental emergency
September 6, 2023 — Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency dental care. You’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental services regardless of your pay grade or location. But there are still steps you may need to take to ensure your teeth and gums stay protected in an emergency... MORE

New TRICARE Dental Program premiums start May 1
May 1, 2023 — TRICARE Dental Program premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024... MORE

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Before seeing the dentist, learn what TRICARE Dental Program covers
March 23, 2023 — Whether you’re seeing the dentist for a routine checkup or getting emergency dental care, the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, covers a wide variety of dental services. It’s important to know which services TDP covers before your next dental visit... MORE

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Save time, money with a TRICARE Dental Program network dentist
March 7, 2023 — As a TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, enrollee, you can choose to go to any licensed and authorized dentist in the CONUS service area (50 United States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). But it’s important to know the benefits of seeing a United Concordia TDP network dentist versus a non-network dentist... MORE

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Need dental coverage? TRICARE Dental Program may be right for you
February 1, 2023 — Are you an active duty family member without dental coverage? Or a National Guard or Reserve member? If yes, the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, provides dental coverage around the world. And you may be eligible for TDP benefits... MORE

New TRICARE Dental Program premiums effective May 1
May 4, 2022 — Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP? If you are, you should know that the TDP monthly premiums changed on May 1. The new premium rates are in effect for the TDP plan year, which runs from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023... MORE

TRICARE Dental Program covers braces, but does it cover clear aligners?
August 21, 2021 — Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have — and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750... MORE