Dental Insurance in the United States is insurance designed to pay the costs associated with dental care. Dental insurance pays a portion of the bills from dentists, and other providers of dental services. By doing so, dental insurance protects people from financial hardship caused by unexpected dental expenses.

The most recent data (2006) from the National Association of Dental Plans shows that 57% of the population in the United States has dental benefit coverage. Some 96% of those who do have dental coverage get it through their employer, most often as a policy separate from their health insurance plan. Depending upon the type of medical coverage you have, it may be a good idea to have a compatible program to eliminate any gaps or overlap within the two plans. That may save money while allowing you to take advantage of receiving necessary preventive care.