Delta Dental of New Jersey

What Delta Dental of New Jersey does

Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is a not-for-profit dental service corporation incorporated in New Jersey and headquartered in Parsippany, with a wholly-owned Connecticut subsidiary (Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc.) that together provide dental and vision coverage to more than 2.2 million people across the two states. Founded in 1969-1970 and operating for over 50 years as a dental-only specialist, the company is a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which provides dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. Its core products include Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier (fee-for-service), DeltaCare USA (HMO-type), Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier, and a New Jersey-specific Advantage Program, plus DeltaVision vision plans underwritten in partnership with VSP Vision Care.

The company operates a dental benefits administration platform comprising digital member services (the MySmile portal and iOS/Android mobile app), provider network management including a searchable dentist directory, claims processing infrastructure with 99%+ accuracy, virtual visit teledentistry via Teledentistry.com, and HITRUST-certified information security controls. Distribution is multi-channel: dedicated field sales for enterprise groups, inside sales for small businesses (2-50 employees), broker and agent partnerships, and self-service digital enrollment for individual and family plans. Premium pricing is subscription-based and recurring, with individual plans starting around $46.45 per month, family plans up to roughly $125 per month, and senior plans with $2,500-$5,000 annual maximums. Customer segments span employer groups (small and large), individuals and families, seniors and retirees, special health care needs populations, and vision care members. Revenue derives from insurance premiums (dental and vision) and third-party administration fees for self-funded plans; total revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Delta Dental of New Jersey

Legal name

Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc.

Website

https://deltadentalnj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Delta Dental of New Jersey is a not-for-profit dental service corporation providing dental and vision insurance to over 2.2 million members across New Jersey and Connecticut through employer group, individual, family, senior, and special-needs plans, operating within the Delta Dental Plans Association network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Insurance

akta.pro primary industry

Group Dental Plans (Employer-Sponsored) (HLAEAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Benefit Administration (DBA) & ASO/TPA for Dental (HLAEAIAJ), Dental Insurance (FSAIAHAA), Individual & Family Dental Plans (Exchange/Off-Exchange) (HLAEABAE)

Keywords

• Dental insurance plans
• Dental benefits administration
• Group dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental provider networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Parsippany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Insurance Premiums: Collection of monthly premiums from employer groups (contributory and voluntary plans) and individual/family subscribers for dental coverage.
2. Vision Insurance Premiums: Collection of monthly premiums for DeltaVision plans underwritten by Delta Dental of Connecticut, providing vision coverage in partnership with VSP.
3. Third-Party Administration Services: Claims administration and enrollment services for self-funded dental plans in New Jersey and Connecticut.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Delta Dental of New Jersey is a not-for-profit dental service corporation that provides and administers dental and vision insurance plans to more than 2.2 million members across New Jersey and Connecticut. The company offers a portfolio of dental plan types including PPO, Premier (fee-for-service), DeltaCare USA (HMO-type), and Advantage Program networks, alongside DeltaVision vision plans underwritten in partnership with VSP. It sells coverage to employer groups of all sizes, individual and family subscribers, and seniors, supported by digital self-service tools and a large in-network dentist directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MySmile: Personal benefits center portal for members to view coverage, claims, and estimates
• DeltaVision
• Delta Dental PPO
• Delta Dental Premier
• DeltaCare USA
• Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
• Advantage Program

Products and services

• Group / Employer Dental Plans Comprehensive dental coverage options (PPO, PPO Plus Premier, DeltaCare USA, and Advantage Program tiers) sold to employer groups ranging from 2 employees to large enterprises for employee and dependent coverage. Includes voluntary and contributory plan structures.
• Individual and Family Dental Plans Direct-to-consumer dental insurance for individuals and families, including Progressive Plan (no waiting period, coverage increasing over 3 years) and Clear Plan (fixed copay, no annual maximum, covers implants). Plans start at $46.45/month.
• Senior Dental Plans Dental plans tailored for retirees and seniors (typically 65+), including Premium, Enhanced Plus Ortho, Classic, and Choice 5000 tiers with annual maximums up to $5,000 and implant and orthodontic coverage. Starting at $46.45/month.
• DeltaVision Plans Vision insurance underwritten by Delta Dental of Connecticut and delivered through a partnership with VSP Vision Care, providing access to 42,000+ eye doctors and 136,000+ access points. Multiple tiers (Essential, Brilliance, LightCare Brilliance, Premium, Elite, Platinum, Ultimate) with frame and contact lens allowances of $130-$250.
• Delta Dental PPO Preferred provider organization dental plan offering discounted network rates through Delta Dental's PPO dentist network. Sold to both employer groups and individuals.
• Delta Dental Premier Original fee-for-service dental plan providing access to Delta Dental Premier, one of the nation's largest dental provider networks. Sold to employer groups and individuals.
• Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Combined PPO and Premier network plan offering maximum access and savings by allowing members to use either network. Available to employer groups.
• DeltaCare USA National dental HMO-type program providing cost-efficient benefits through a defined network of dentists, available as a group plan option for employers.
• Advantage Program New Jersey-specific dental network program providing both PPO and Premier tier access to 6,100+ New Jersey dentists and dental offices.
• Third-Party Administration (TPA) Services Claims administration and enrollment services for self-funded dental plans in New Jersey and Connecticut.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ claims processing accuracy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• FusionAIrreflagshipTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026FusionAIrre, a Raleigh-based agentic AI company, has partnered with Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, making the dental benefits provider a flagship customer of its Ape-X Assurance platform. The platform uses AI to streamline external-party assurance requests, reducing response times from weeks to hours while centralizing knowledge management and compliance workflows.
• VSP Vision CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Dental of New Jersey has partnered with VSP Vision Care to offer DeltaVision plans, providing access to VSP's network of over 42,000 eye doctors and 136,000+ access points nationwide. The partnership enables integrated dental and vision coverage through a single provider.
• Teledentistry.comsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Visits service is provided by Teledentistry.com, offering 24/7 dental consultations for members when their regular dentist is unavailable. The service is a covered benefit in most Delta Dental of New Jersey plans.
• AmplifonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmplifon provides hearing health savings through a partnership with Delta Dental of New Jersey, offering complimentary access to hearing health savings for members through the Wellness Perks program.
• One & SunsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOne & Sun is an exclusive DeltaVision benefit program that provides qualifying members with designer sunglasses after annual eye exams. Partner brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Kate Spade.
• TruHearingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTruHearing provides exclusive hearing aid discounts for DeltaVision members, offering discounted prices on hearing aids with free fitting, programming, and adjustment visits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cigna Dental: Global health services company with a significant dental benefits business focused on employer-sponsored plans. Competes for mid-market and large group accounts where Delta Dental of NJ also bids, often leveraging bundled medical+dental packages.
• Guardian Dental: Mutual insurance company with a sizable dental benefits business focused on employer groups. Competes directly for small and mid-market employer accounts in the Northeast with similar PPO-style network products.
• Anthem Dental (Elevance Health): Dental benefits line of Elevance Health with strong presence on the East Coast including the Northeast. Competes for multi-state employer groups and offers bundled dental+medical+vision packages.
• MetLife Dental: Major dental benefits carrier with strong employer group presence and broad nationwide PPO network. New board member James Gemus has prior senior leadership at MetLife, underscoring the competitive relevance to Delta Dental of NJ.
• Aetna Dental (CVS Health): National dental benefits carrier owned by CVS Health, offering group and individual dental plans alongside medical, pharmacy, and vision. Competes for the same employer group RFPs in NJ and CT but with diversified cross-sell leverage.
• UnitedHealthcare Dental: National dental benefits arm of UnitedHealth Group offering PPO, HMO, and indemnity dental plans. Competes head-to-head with Delta Dental of NJ for large employer accounts and benefits from integration with medical lines.
• Humana Dental: National dental benefits carrier with a strong focus on individual and senior dental plans. Direct competitor to Delta Dental of NJ's individual/family and senior plan segments (Classic, Enhanced Plus Ortho, Premium).

Regional players

• Dominion National (CareFirst affiliate): Mid-Atlantic dental and vision benefits administrator affiliated with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Comparable in scale and product mix to Delta Dental of NJ but operating in adjacent regional markets rather than NJ/CT directly.

Direct peers

• Delta Dental of California: Largest Delta Dental Plans Association member, operating the same not-for-profit dental benefits model across multiple western states. Directly comparable business structure, plan types (PPO, Premier, DeltaCare), and TPA services.
• Delta Dental of Illinois: Regional Delta Dental member providing dental benefits with similar PPO, Premier, and DeltaCare plan mix in the Midwest. Operates the same not-for-profit dental service corporation model and AA-defined member company structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeltaDentalNJCT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DeltaDentalofNJ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeltaDentalNJCT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deltadentalofnewjerseyandconnecticut
• Instagraminstagram.com/deltadentalnjct

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments10 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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