The Penn Faculty Practice Dental Plan for Faculty and
Staff of the University - General Information
How
Does the Plan Work?
It's simple. Once you become a subscriber, all you need to do is call
the office of your choice when you
are ready for a check-up or have a problem and you will be scheduled
with a dentist of your choice. When you arrive for your appointment,
simply give your name to the receptionist - no ID Cards or claims forms
are required to receive care under the Penn Faculty Practice Dental Plan.
Will I Be Treated by a Penn Dentist?
Yes. All treatment is provided by faculty and staff of the University
of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In addition to general practice
dentists, care is provided by periodontists, who specialize in the treatment
of gum disease; endodontists, who specialize in treating teeth with
nerve damage; and prosthodontists, who specialize in complex restorations.
There are also specialists in oral surgery, orthodontics and implantology.
Where Can I Get Treatment?
You may receive care at any of the office locations of the University
of Pennsylvania Dental Care Network and change offices at any
time during your treatment.
Penn Dental at the Robert Schattner Center
240 South 40th Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030
215-898-4615
Hours of operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. two Saturdays per month
Directions
Practitioners at this office
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Penn Dental Center at Bryn Mawr
711 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-520-4600
Hours of operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. two Saturdays per month
Directions
Practitioners at this office
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Penn Dental Center at University City
3401 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-8400
Hours of operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. two Saturdays per month
Directions
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What is Covered?
The Penn Faculty Practice Dental Plan for University of Pennsylvania employees provides
full coverage for preventive and basic restorative services and coverage
at substantially reduced rates for other services.
There is a maximum benefit limit of $3,000 per plan year per person covered.
Type I Services - 100% Coverage
Includes routine
examinations, cleanings, radiographs, fluoride applications, simples
restorations, extractions, routine oral surgery, repairs/adjustments
and other diagnostic services.
Type II Services - 80% Coverage
Includes subgingival
curettage, root planing, scaling, surgical periodontics, pulp treatment,
root canal therapy and apicoectomy.
Type III Services - 60% Coverage
Includes inlays,
crowns (when determined by the dentist to be necessary), bridges,
dentures, and space maintainers.
Type IV Services - 60% Coverage
Includes orthodontics
coverage for children under the age of 19 only ($2,000 lifetime maximum benefit).
Type V Services - 50% Coverage
Includes surgically
placed implants ($1,000 annual maximum).
Emergency Care - 100%
Emergency treatment to
relieve pain or severe discomfort is available on a 24-hour basis.
For more detailed coverage information, please review
the Penn Faculty Practice Dental Plan Document
for University employees.
Who is Eligible for Coverage?
Detailed information on who is eleigible for coverage is in the outlined University of Pennsylvania Health and Welfare Program Summary Plan Description. (PDF).
How Do I Enroll?
University employees may enroll in the Plan either upon hire or during
the open enrollment period held each year. New family members (e.g.,
a new spouse) must be enrolled either within 30 days of the change in
family status or during an open enrollment period.
How Do I Find Out More?
- Review your open enrollment materials
- View the Penn Faculty Practice Dental Plan
Document for University Employees
- Contact the Penn Benefits Center at 1-888-736-6236 with questions on plan coverage
- For more information, please contact a Practice Administrator at the following offices:
Penn Dental at the Robert Schattner Center
215-898-4615
Penn Dental Center at Bryn Mawr
610-520-4600
Penn Dental Center at University City
215-573-8400
