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How does Principal® Dental Access Plan work?

If you don't have dental insurance—or need help paying for treatments your plan doesn’t cover—Principal® Dental Access Plan may be a good fit. With affordable savings, predictable costs, and no surprise bills, Principal® Dental Access Plan helps you take control of your dental care while choosing from thousands of plan dentists nationwide.

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Save money, reduce stress, and know your costs upfront.

With fixed, discounted rates, you'll know what to expect before your visit. Just show your membership card at a participating dentist and pay the discounted amount directly.

This gives you:

  • More confidence in your dental budget

  • Less stress about unexpected bills

  • An affordable, low-risk way to maintain your oral health

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Who is this plan for?
Principal® Dental Access Plan is great for anyone:
  • Not covered by dental insurance
  • Self-employed or working independently
  • Needing a procedure not covered by insurance
It's a discount plan, not insurance.
Principal® Dental Access Plan keeps things simple with:
  • No waiting periods
  • No deductibles or annual spending limits
  • No claims or paperwork
Looking for a dentist in your network?

Search our directory or browse a list of providers in your area.

How much can I save on dental care with Principal® Dental Access Plan?
Check out the sample prices1 below to get an idea of how much you could save with Principal® Dental Access Plan.

Please note these cost comparisons are for illustrative purposes only.

Procedure Typical price2 You pay3 You save3 Savings percentage3
Routine Check-up $150 $75-90 $60-75 40-50%
Oral exam $114 $47 $67 59%
X-rays $186 $86 $100 54%
Cavity filling $242 $117 $125 52%
Crown $1,336 $722 $614 46%
Root canal $1,100 $660-770 $330-440 30-40%


1 Your sample savings is based on an average nationwide fee schedule
2 Typical price is the average 80th percentile of the FAIR Health fee schedule, a national profiling service
3 Amount paid and saved are the average of savings nationwide, and vary by dentist and region

3 easy steps to enroll in Principal® Dental Access Plan

1. Join the plan

Choose your discount plan and start saving with a simple one-time activation fee plus low monthly payments.

2. Get your ID card

Look for a welcome email to set up your online account and access your virtual ID card right away. Your physical ID card and membership materials will arrive by mail.

3. Save at the dentist

Find a participating dentist, show your ID card at your appointment, and receive instant discounts on services. It’s that straightforward—savings right when you need them.

users say they're satisfied or very satisfied with the Principal® Dental Access Plan.4

4 Based on 2026 study done of 374 Principal® Dental Access Plan users by Pappas McDonnell.