WELCOME COUNTY OF ORANGE ACTIVE EMPLOYEES

Dental benefits for eligible employees

Maximize your dental benefits

Stay healthy with preventive care benefits

Find out what exams and screenings are recommended for you.

Estimate costs before your visit

Compare costs for dental procedures and treatments by logging into the dental portal.

24/7 access to your dental plan

Access your plan’s benefits, claims, digital ID card and more through the Blue Shield dental portal.

Understanding your dental plan

Watch this video to learn about your Dental PPO plan, including:
  • Benefits and services
  • How to find a dental provider

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Schedule a call with a Blue Shield representative to answer your questions.

Your dental plan coverage

Dental benefits

In-network out-of-pocket costs (effective 1/1/25):

  • Deductible (individual): $50
  • Deductible (family): $150
  • Calendar year benefit maximum: $2,000
  • Orthodontia lifetime maximum: $1,500
  • Implant annual maximum: $1,500

Plan highlights:

  • See any provider—in or out of our dental PPO network
  • Pay less when you see in-network dental PPO providers
  • $0 copay for diagnostic and preventive services
  • Dental cleanings available once every six months
  • Enhanced benefits for pregnant women and oral cancer screenings

Find network dentist

View plan documents

Find a dentist in network

Use our virtual assistant to find a provider, including hospitals and pharmacies.

Alternatively, you can use our Advanced Dental Provider Search Tool by selecting the plan name below:

Frequently asked questions

How can I find a participating PPO dentist and save on cost?
You can go online to the Find a Dental PPO Provider tool or call the County of Orange dental claims administrator at (877) 403-2273. By seeing an in-network dentist, your out-of-pocket costs may be much lower.
Where can I find a list of my dental plan’s covered services, limitations, and exclusions?
To find out what services are covered in your dental plan, as well as limitations and exclusions, view your Dental plan document. If you have any questions, call the County of Orange dental administrator at (877) 403-2273. Member service representatives are available from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Where do I send my out-of-network dental claim forms?

Please submit the dental claim form to:

Blue Shield of California

PO Box 30567

Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0567

For additional information, call the County of Orange dental claims administrator at (877) 403-2273.

I lost my dental ID card. How do I get a new one?

Login to the Blue Shield dental portal to print a new dental ID card. Or request a new dental ID card to be mailed to you by calling the County of Orange dental administrator at (877) 403-2273

Please note: Active County employees who have recently experienced a change of address will need to report any address change to their HR or Payroll department.

What if I have more questions?
Contact the County of Orange dental administrator at (877) 403-2273. Member service representatives are available from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Blue Shield of California is your claims administrator for the County of Orange Wellwise Choice PPO, Sharewell Choice PPO, Wellwise Retiree PPO, Sharewell Retiree PPO and the County of Orange dental plan. In addition, Blue Shield provides access to a variety of health management programs.