National Association of Dental Plans

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National Association of Dental Plans The National Association of Dental Plans is a trade association where our membership base is made up of dental plans / insurance companies.

We do not sell dental insurance. National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), a Texas non-profit corporation with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, is the representative and recognized resource of the dental benefits industry. NADP is the only national trade organization that includes the full spectrum of dental benefits companies operating in the United States. NADP’s members provide Dental HMO, Dental PPO, Dental Indemnity and Discount Dental products to more than 200 million Americans with dental benefits. As the recognized voice of the dental benefits industry, NADP will help its members better serve consumers through knowledge, information, awareness, and shaping public policy. To achieve this, NADP will focus on its core competencies of research, education, advocacy, and engagement with organizations that promote improvement in oral health. MISSON

NADP’s mission is to improve consumer access to affordable, quality dental care through advocacy, research, and the promotion of dental benefits. VISION

For all individuals to have equitable access to dental care. Our Values

Collaborative volunteerism
Knowledge and innovation
Oral health awareness
Diverse perspectives
Voice of the industry


MEMBERS

NADP members include major commercial carriers, regional and single state companies, as well as companies organized as non-profit organizations. CORE SERVICES

Advocate for federal and state legislation and regulation that increase consumer access to affordable, quality dental care; positively impact the dental benefits industry; and advance member interests. Develop and provide key data, research, and intelligence on the dental industry and emerging trends. Provide programs and services that educate and promote the value of oral health and dental benefits. Establish, maintain, and leverage partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Provide expertise in initiatives to establish and execute terminology, standards, and transactions for the dental industry.

*NEW BLOG POST*  NADP Records and Firsts: A Recap of NADP’s Annual CONVERGE Conference, By Mike Adelberg, NADP Executive...
10/22/2026

*NEW BLOG POST*

NADP Records and Firsts: A Recap of NADP’s Annual CONVERGE Conference, By Mike Adelberg, NADP Executive Director. Read more: https://ow.ly/1vHk51009Vl

We’re proud to spotlight our members’ innovation! NCD has just launched a powerful new tool to help you easily compare M...
10/22/2026

We’re proud to spotlight our members’ innovation! NCD has just launched a powerful new tool to help you easily compare Medicare Advantage dental benefits.

Discover how this resource empowers decision-making for dental coverage:

https://ow.ly/jqbP50ZZO5w

FEDVIP's Average Dental Premiums Rise 1% and Vision 1.6%
10/21/2026

FEDVIP's Average Dental Premiums Rise 1% and Vision 1.6%

OPM says FEDVIP will have 11 dental carriers offering 21 plan options and five vision carriers offering 10 plan options for 2027.

🎃 Dentists offer advice on Halloween candy consumption https://ow.ly/6Xp050ZYaTC
10/20/2026

🎃 Dentists offer advice on Halloween candy consumption

https://ow.ly/6Xp050ZYaTC

With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.

VA breaks ground on medical, dental facilities
10/19/2026

VA breaks ground on medical, dental facilities

Ground is officially broken at the site of Port Royal’s future VA outpatient clinic.

🏆 We want to extend our sincere gratitude to SKYGEN as a NADP Foundation Champion.With their support, we can promote res...
10/17/2026

🏆 We want to extend our sincere gratitude to SKYGEN as a NADP Foundation Champion.

With their support, we can promote research and education to improve the oral health of the population through access to and the administration of oral health services.

Did you know? Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans had dental coverage in 2024. According to NADP’s 2025 State of the Dental Ben...
10/16/2026

Did you know? Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans had dental coverage in 2024. According to NADP’s 2025 State of the Dental Benefits Market report, only 13% of Americans lacked dental benefits, while approximately 87% were covered through commercial or public programs. These insights help paint a clearer picture of how dental benefits support access to oral health care across the country.

📊 Download the full report at nadp.org/research.

Dentist outlines gum disease's ties to heart health
10/15/2026

Dentist outlines gum disease's ties to heart health

Dr. Cherae Farmer-Dixon of Meharry Medical College talks oral health equity, gum disease risks and the roots of her health mission.

Immediate dental scheduling aids pregnant patients' health
10/14/2026

Immediate dental scheduling aids pregnant patients' health

The approach connected prenatal screening with dental care by giving patients a scheduled appointment at the time of screening.

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Dallas, TX
75251

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(972) 458-6998

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