Oral health is closely tied to our overall well-being. Taking care of our teeth and gums can help prevent diseases, reduce the risk of chronic conditions and even support our mental health.
Memorial Hermann offers two dental plans, so you can choose the option that’s best for you:
Beginning July 1, 2025, Memorial Hermann is offering a third dental plan option called the Essentials DPPO. You have the opportunity to enroll in this option during FY26 Annual Enrollment from May 5 through May 18.
As a part of this introduction, Memorial Hermann is also updating the names of the two dental plans we currently offer to help you see how they compare, at a glance.
Delta Dental Contact Information
Visit www.deltadentalins.com and download the Delta Dental mobile app to easily access your coverage details and find in-network providers.
If you have any questions about your coverage, claims or in-network providers or require an additional ID card, call:
(Group #: 07410)
(Group #: 76144)
Essentials DPPO NEW |
In-network Smiles DHMO (Formerly DeltaCareUSA HMO) |
Full Coverage DPPO (Formerly Delta Dental DPPO) |
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At a Glance |
Focuses on diagnostic and preventive services |
Controls costs with in-network-only coverage |
Provides the most comprehensive coverage |
Best For |
Those who only need routine preventive care |
Those seeking a balance of coverage and cost |
Those who need major care and services |
All three plans will be offered through Delta Dental and include $0 in-network preventive care (two routine cleanings per year; one every six months), as well as coverage for basic services like fillings, orthodontic care, oral surgery and more.
The Essentials DPPO allows you the freedom to visit any licensed dentist, but you will receive greater benefits when you use a network dentist. This plan focuses on coverage for essential preventive and diagnostic care.
Diagnostic and preventive services are covered in full. After you meet your deductible ($50/individual, $150/family), the plan will pay 80% of the cost for basic services, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. You will be responsible for 20% of these costs.
This plan doesn’t offer any coverage for major services or orthodontics.
For more coverage details, see the Plan Comparison below.
The Full Coverage DPPO (formerly Delta Dental PPO) allows you the freedom to visit any licensed dentist, but you will receive greater benefits when you use a network dentist. This plan also offers comprehensive coverage for a range of services and covers orthodontia care for dependents up to age 19 only.
Note: Any eligible family member can contribute to the family deductible, but at least one person must meet the individual deductible before the family deductible requirements are met.
Diagnostic and preventive services are covered in full. After you meet your deductible ($50/individual, $150/family), the plan pays 80% of the cost for basic services, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery and 50% of the cost for major services. After you meet a separate $50/member deductible, this plan also covers up to $1,500 for orthodontia, per lifetime.
For more coverage details, see the Plan Comparison below.
The In-network Smiles DHMO (formerly DeltaCare USA HMO) requires you to designate a primary care dentist and encourages regular visits with lower copays. Out-of-network care is not covered, except in certain emergency situations. However, all covered dependents are eligible for orthodontia care, regardless of age.
To see what you’ll pay for care, refer to this DHMO fee schedule.
Choose What’s Right for You!
While our dental plans cover the same services, they differ in a few key ways.
What is your priority: Keeping your costs lower or having more provider options and more comprehensive coverage? Do you need orthodontia care for someone over the age of 19?
Essentials DPPO (available 7/1/25)1 |
Full Coverage DPPO (currently Delta Dental PPO)1 |
In-network Smiles DHMO (currently DeltaCare USA HMO)2 |
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In-Network and Out-of-Network |
In-Network and Out-of-Network |
In-Network Only |
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Annual Deductible |
$50 per individual/ $150 per family (deductible is waived for diagnostic and preventive services) |
$50 per individual/ $150 per family (deductible is waived for diagnostic and preventive services) |
Not applicable |
Benefit Maximum |
$750 per person (diagnostic and preventive services don’t count toward maximum) |
$1,500 per person (diagnostic and preventive services don’t count toward maximum) |
Not applicable |
Orthodontic Deductible |
Not applicable |
$50 lifetime deductible per person |
Not applicable |
Diagnostic and Preventive Services: Exams, Cleaning, X-Rays |
0% |
0% |
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Basic Services: Fillings and Simple Tooth Extractions |
20% |
20% |
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Endodontic (root canals) – Covered Under Basic Services |
Not covered |
20% |
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Periodontics (gum treatment) – Covered Under Basic Services |
Not covered |
20% |
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Oral Surgery – Covered Under Basic Services |
Not covered |
20% |
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Major Services: Crowns, Inlays, Onlays and Cast Restorations, Bridges and Dentures |
Not covered |
50% |
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Orthodontic Benefits |
Not covered |
Dependent children to age 19: 50% |
Dependent children up to the age of 26 and adults (employee and spouse): per DHMO fee schedule |
Orthodontic Maximums |
Not covered |
Plan pays: $1,500 lifetime |
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Enhanced Cleaning Benefits for Pregnancy |
Not covered |
Includes oral evaluation and cleaning |
Note: Limitations or waiting periods may apply for some benefits; some services may be excluded from your plan. Reimbursement is based on Delta Dental maximum contract allowances and not necessarily each dentist’s submitted fee. You are responsible for any charges above allowed amounts when using a non-Delta Dental dentist.
The amount you pay for dental coverage is based on the plan you choose and who you choose to cover. It is deducted from your paychecks before taxes are calculated (i.e., on a pre-tax basis).
Delta Dental PPO |
DeltaCare USA HMO |
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Coverage |
FY25 Annual |
FY25 Biweekly |
FY25 Annual |
FY25 Biweekly |
Employee |
$398.64 |
$15.33 |
$158.64 |
$6.10 |
Employee + Spouse |
$777.60 |
$29.91 |
$363.36 |
$13.98 |
Employee + Child(ren) |
$936.84 |
$36.03 |
$332.64 |
$12.79 |
Employee + Family |
$1,455.12 |
$55.97 |
$469.80 |
$18.07 |
Essentials DPPO (available 7/1/25) |
Full Coverage DPPO (formerly Delta Dental PPO) |
In-Network Smiles DHMO (formerly DeltaCare USA HMO) |
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Coverage |
FY26 Annual |
FY26 Biweekly |
FY26 Annual |
FY26 Biweekly |
FY26 Annual |
FY26 Biweekly |
Employee |
$238.44 |
$9.17 |
$402.84 |
$15.49 |
$158.64 |
$6.10 |
Employee + Spouse |
$465.12 |
$17.89 |
$785.76 |
$30.22 |
$363.36 |
$13.98 |
Employee + Child(ren) |
$560.40 |
$21.55 |
$946.68 |
$36.41 |
$332.64 |
$12.79 |
Employee + Family |
$870.48 |
$33.48 |
$1,470.48 |
$56.56 |
$469.80 |
$18.07 |
In many cases, your dentist will submit claims on your behalf. If your dentist does not submit claims, then you can submit the claims directly to Delta Dental by:
If you have a dental emergency, you should: