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AJO National Association of Countie o Dental i sco u n t P r o g ram The Voice of America's Counties It's easy to SAVE on dental care! NACo and Careington have partnered to create an affordable dental discount plan for your residents. The NACo Dental Discount Program gives your county a great opportunity to offer your uninsured residents dental and orthodontics savings.The discount card allows people to save from 5%to 50%on routine dental care and 20%on orthodontics.Member counties of NACo can sign up for the program for free. There is a growing nationwide need for routine dental care and treatment. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay. One in seven adults ages 35 to 44 years has gum disease. In addition, nearly a quarter of all adults have experienced some facial pain in the past six months. The NACo Discount Dental Plan gives your residents several advantages in addition to savings: • Family membership includes all family members-your entire household! • All discounts are available at time of service. Unlimited plan usage,with no administrative forms or 1: _ . = waiting periods • Significant savings on dental cleanings,x-rays,braces, dentures,crowns,root canals and more • Discount dental plans are a great option for individuals or families on tight budgets but who still place great importance on their family's dental health and hygiene. • The plan can complement health insurance plans or work with health savings accounts,flexible spending accounts 5 ! and health reimbursement arrangements for maximum savings. With a simple program and immediate savings,you can help residents afford dental care. With the NACo Dental Discount Program,a county resident simply schedules an appointment with a participating dentist or specialist and presents the program membership card to receive a discount at the time of service. For a low monthly or annual membership rate,county residents have access to participating providers who have agreed to provide services at discounted fees. For individuals,the fee is $59 VA per year or$6.95 per month. For families,the fee is $69 per year or$8.95 per month.The plan is affordable and the savings are immediate! Sonoma County, CA reports t ^W Sra a 98% satisfaction rating. rI11• Y