Delta Dental of Missouri

What Delta Dental of Missouri does

Delta Dental of Missouri is a non-profit dental and vision benefits insurance company headquartered at 12399 Gravois Road in St. Louis, Missouri, with approximately 311 employees. The company serves Missouri residents and, through its affiliation with the Delta Dental Plans Association, extends coverage to all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories; it also operates as Delta Dental of South Carolina. Its core products are group dental plans, individual and family dental plans, and the DeltaVision vision benefits plan, distributed via the Delta Dental PPO and Premier networks and the EyeMed Insight Network.

Underlying technology is oriented around insurance operations rather than software platforms. Claims are processed electronically through clearinghouse integrations including WebMDEnvoy, Renaissance Electronic Services, National Electronic Attachments (NEA) FastAttach, and Tesia-PCI, which support submission of x-rays, periodontal charts, intra-oral pictures, and narratives. Members access benefits via web portals and a Delta Dental mobile app (iOS App Store ID 1585628503 and Android com.ddpa.mobileapp), which include cost estimator tools. The company is HIPAA compliant and processes Protected Health Information under standard Treatment, Payment, and Operations protocols.

Revenue is generated through subscription-style recurring premiums on group dental plans, individual and family dental plans, and DeltaVision premiums (the latter underwritten by its wholly-owned subsidiary Advantica Insurance Company). Go-to-market combines direct sales to large employers, a commissioned broker/producer channel offering 12% commission on small-group sales, and a self-service online portal for individuals and small businesses. Customer segments span small businesses (2-49 eligible lives), large groups (50+), individuals and families, and dental and vision providers; named enterprise customers include Ascension, H&R Block, and the University of Missouri. The company markets through organic social channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest), content marketing, and an oral-health education portal, and it holds registered trademarks for Delta Dental, DeltaVision, MAX*Advantage*, Healthy Smiles Healthy Lives, and Land Of Smiles.

Name

Delta Dental of Missouri

Legal name

Delta Dental of Missouri

Website

https://deltadentalmo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Delta Dental of Missouri is a non-profit dental and vision benefits insurer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, offering group and individual dental plans and DeltaVision vision coverage through the Delta Dental and EyeMed networks to employers, small businesses, and individuals primarily in Missouri and South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Insurance

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Dental Plans (Employer-Sponsored) (HLAEAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employer-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Group) (FSAIAHAH), Dental Insurance (FSAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Dental insurance plans
• Vision benefits coverage
• Group dental benefits
• Individual dental plans
• Dental provider network

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Group Dental Insurance Premiums: Annual or monthly insurance premiums collected from employers for group dental benefit plans covering employees
2. Individual and Family Dental Insurance Premiums: Insurance premiums collected from individual subscribers and families for dental coverage plans
3. DeltaVision Premiums: Vision insurance premiums for individuals, families, and employer groups, underwritten by Advantica Insurance Company

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Delta Dental of Missouri is a non-profit dental and vision benefits provider that offers group dental insurance plans for employers, individual and family dental plans for direct consumers, and DeltaVision vision benefits underwritten through Advantica Insurance Company and delivered via the EyeMed Insight Network. Members access care through the Delta Dental PPO and Premier dentist networks, with claims processed electronically through partnered clearinghouses. The company also operates in South Carolina as Delta Dental of South Carolina.

Product overview

Delta Dental of Missouri offers a portfolio of dental and vision insurance products. The core offerings include Group Dental Plans for employers and Individual & Family Dental Plans for direct consumers, both utilizing the Delta Dental PPO and Premier networks. Vision coverage is provided through DeltaVision® in partnership with EyeMed Vision Care. The company also offers specialized plan variations including MAX*Advantage*℠ and *Healthy Smiles Healthy Lives*®.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DeltaVision®: Vision benefits plan provided in association with EyeMed Vision Care
• MAX*Advantage*℠
• Healthy Smiles Healthy Lives®

Products and services

• Group Dental Plans Comprehensive dental insurance plans for employer groups, offering various coverage levels and network options including Delta Dental PPO and Premier networks. Designed for businesses offering dental benefits as part of employee compensation packages.
• Individual & Family Dental Plans Dental coverage options for individuals and families not covered through employer plans, available for Missouri residents. Coverage starts at less than $1 per day with monthly billing.
• DeltaVision Vision benefits plan provided in association with EyeMed Vision Care, offering access to independent and retail vision providers including national chains, regional favorites, and online options. Underwritten by Advantica Insurance Company, a Delta Dental of Missouri subsidiary.
• MAX*Advantage* A specific group dental plan offering enhanced benefits and features for eligible members, including an annual maximum that activates unused benefits from prior years (rollover option).
• Healthy Smiles Healthy Lives A wellness-focused group dental plan that integrates oral health with overall wellness benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 120 medical conditions may be detected in their early stages by a dentist during a routine dental exam

Named customers5 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

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EyeMed Vision CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationEyeMed Vision Care provides the EyeMed Insight Network for DeltaVision plans, offering members access to independent and retail vision providers including national chains and regional favorites, as well as online options.
• Advantica Insurance CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAdvantica Insurance Company, a Delta Dental of Missouri company, underwrites DeltaVision in Missouri. In South Carolina, Delta Dental of Missouri operates as Delta Dental of South Carolina.
• Delta Dental Plans AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Dental of Missouri is part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, providing access to dental insurance plans in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories through a national network of Delta Dental companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Humana Dental: National dental benefits carrier with strong employer group presence and growing individual Medicare Advantage dental offerings. Competes in both group and individual dental markets.
• Cigna Dental: Major national dental benefits carrier offered as part of Cigna's broader health services portfolio, competing directly with Delta Dental in employer-sponsored dental plans, often paired with Cigna medical products.
• MetLife Dental: Large national dental insurance carrier with broad employer group offerings and one of the largest dental networks. Competes directly in the group dental benefits market and is a frequent alternative for brokers.
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental: Major regional/national dental carrier operating under Anthem/BCBS umbrella, offering group dental and often paired with medical plans. Competitor in mid-market and large group segments.
• UnitedHealthcare Dental: National dental benefits carrier part of UnitedHealth Group, often bundled with medical benefits for large employers. Competes directly for multi-state employer accounts.
• Aetna Dental (CVS Health): National dental benefits carrier offered as part of Aetna/CVS Health's integrated insurance portfolio. Competes for employer-sponsored dental plans and is often bundled with medical benefits.

Direct peers

• Delta Dental of Illinois: State-licensed Delta Dental affiliate offering group, individual dental plans and DeltaVision to employers across Illinois and neighboring states. Closest geographic and structural peer with identical association, network, and product strategy.
• Delta Dental of California: Largest Delta Dental Plans Association affiliate offering employer group, individual, and family dental plans plus vision through the same national network model. Direct comparable in product structure, GTM approach (broker + direct), and association affiliation.
• Guardian Dental: Major dental and vision benefits carrier competing head-to-head in employer-sponsored group dental plans with comparable network scale, broker distribution, and product mix. Frequently quoted alongside Delta Dental.
• Delta Dental of New York: Delta Dental affiliate serving New York with employer-sponsored group dental plans, individual plans, and DeltaVision. Operates the same network model, broker distribution, and product portfolio as Delta Dental of Missouri.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeltaDentalMO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DeltaDentalMO
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeltaDentalMO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delta-dental-of-missouri
• Instagraminstagram.com/DeltaDentalMO
• Pinterestpinterest.com/DeltaDentalMO

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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