Two ways to save at the dentist

We get this question all the time, and here is how it works: Careington negotiates reduced fees directly with dentists, who agree to a published price list in exchange for the steady stream of patients that millions of plan members provide. It’s a trade that works for everyone — dentists fill more chair time without spending on advertising or dealing with insurance paperwork, and you get real savings passed straight to you. With no insurance company in the middle, you simply pay the discounted rate at your visit. That’s how members save 20% to 60% at general dentists, with every fee published before you ever sit in the chair. See it add up in the Savings Calculator.

Careington has been in business for over 40 years, since 1979. Careington International Corporation is helping millions of Americans save on dental care, growing into one of the largest and most recognized dental networks in the country. When you join, you’re backed by decades of experience and a network that dentists trust.

The 500 Series is a dental discount plan, not insurance. Since this is not insurance, there are no deductibles or maximums, you simply pay your dentist a discounted member price directly at the time of your visit. No claim forms, ever.

Immediately. Your membership starts as soon as you join, and you can use it the very same day — even for an appointment that’s already booked.

Under the Care 500 plan, members save 20–60% at network general dentists, with every fee set out in a published price list for your area (click here to see). For specialist work — like oral surgery or orthodontics — it is a flat 20%.

Under the Care Plus plan utilizing the Dental Access powered by Aetna Dental Access© network, both general dentists and specialists you save 15–50%.

Your plan comes with a published price list based on where you live, so you can look up the exact member fee for a procedure before your visit. Click here to see the full price list for sample fees in your ZIP code.

This is not insurance, there are no annual maximums, no deductibles and no waiting periods — and you can use the plan as often as you need, even for pre-existing conditions.

The plan is accepted by one of the largest, most recognized dental networks in the country — general dentists and specialists alike. Use the dentist finder to see who’s near you, and confirm participation with the office when you book.

The 500 Series is $149 per year — or $14.95 per month — for one member. Care Plus is $219 per year, or $22.95 per month, for one member. Household options are available on both plans for two or more members at a highly discounted rate.

Yes. Savings include orthodontics (braces) for both children and adults, plus cosmetic work such as implants and veneers. For these procedures we recommend the Care Plus plan.

Yes — the plan includes a vision benefit (save 20%–40% on the retail price of eyewear and 15% on contact lenses with EyeMed, over 90,000 providers nationwide) and a prescription benefit (save 15%–60% on most generic and 15%–25% on most brand-name prescriptions at over 59,000 participating pharmacies).

Try it for 30 days risk free. Cancel within the first 30 days after your effective date or receipt of membership materials (whichever is later) and receive a full refund of your plan membership, minus a nominal processing fee where applicable.

The 500 Series is available in every state except Vermont and Washington. Fees on your published price list vary by state.

Click here to join online in minutes, or call 800-290-1820 and we’ll get you set up. Your membership starts right away.