In-House Membership Plan · Glendale, AZ

Dental Membership Plans in Glendale, Arizona

From $149 per year -- or under $20 per month with Essential Care. Preventive care, emergency coverage, and member pricing on every treatment. No deductibles, no waiting periods, no insurance company in the middle.

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Written by Richard Dawson, DMD General & Family Dentist, ICOI Fellow Reviewed by John Turke, DMD Digital Dentistry & Cosmetic Specialist Updated April 2026
No DeductiblesZero out of pocket before coverage kicks in
No Waiting PeriodCoverage active the day you enroll
No Annual MaximumNo cap on treatment savings
Immediate CoverageUse benefits at your enrollment visit
From $19/MonthEssential Care billed annually at $229

Dental Care Without the Insurance Runaround

A dental membership plan is a direct agreement between you and our Glendale office -- no insurance company in the middle. You pay a flat annual fee, receive the included services, and get a member discount on any additional treatment. No claims forms. No prior authorizations. No network restrictions. No one deciding what care you can have.

These plans are built for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicare (which excludes dental), or who simply find that annual premiums do not match what they actually get back. A typical Arizona dental insurance plan costs $240 to $600 per year, carries a $50 to $100 deductible, imposes a 6 to 12 month waiting period before covering restorative work, and caps benefits at $1,000 to $1,500. Our Essential Care plan covers your two annual cleanings, two exams, and X-rays for $229 per year -- with 15% off any treatment beyond that and no cap on savings.

The math on Essential Care at $229/year:

Two professional cleanings, two comprehensive exams, and two X-ray visits at non-member rates typically total $600–750. Essential Care covers all of it for $229 -- plus 15% off any scheduled treatment during your plan year. New patients who enroll at their first visit get this same rate.

All plans are activated in our system at the time of enrollment -- either at your appointment or by phone. There is no enrollment portal, no application, and no waiting for a card in the mail. You enroll and you are covered.

Choose Your Plan

Emergency Access

Emergency dental coverage for one full year

$149

per year

  • Unlimited emergency exams and X-rays
  • No per-visit copay
  • Priority emergency scheduling
  • Active the day you enroll
  • Upgrade credit toward any higher plan
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Periodontal Support

For patients in active periodontal therapy

$399

per year

  • 4x periodontal maintenance visits
  • 2x comprehensive exams with X-rays
  • OraCare oral health kit per year
  • 2x fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite
  • 15% off all additional treatment

Add a household member for $299/adult per year.

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Premier Care

All-inclusive with your annual smile benefit

$599

per year

  • Up to 4x cleanings or perio maintenance
  • 2x comprehensive exams with X-rays
  • OraCare oral health kit per year
  • 2x fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite
  • 20% off all additional treatment
  • Priority scheduling

Choose one annual benefit at enrollment: in-office whitening, take-home whitening kit, or $200 cosmetic and wellness credit. Add a household member for $449/adult per year.

Learn About Premier

Our All-Inclusive Plan

Premier Care

Premier Care is designed for patients who want the most comprehensive membership we offer -- more visits, a deeper treatment discount, OraCare included, and the flexibility to direct one annual benefit toward what matters most to them.

  • Up to 4x cleanings or periodontal maintenance per year
  • 2x comprehensive exams with full X-rays
  • OraCare oral health kit included annually
  • 2x fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite treatments
  • 20% off all additional treatment — no annual cap
  • Priority scheduling — same-week availability
  • Choose one annual smile benefit (see below)
  • Add a household member for $449/year

$599/year · family add-on $449/adult/year

Choose One Annual Benefit

Select your benefit at enrollment or any time during your plan year. One benefit per year, per member.

In-Office Whitening

Professional whitening at our Glendale office

$400+ value

Take-Home Kit

Custom tray with professional-grade whitening gel

Professional grade

$200 Credit

Toward any cosmetic, spa, or dental treatment

Your choice

Add a Family Member

Each additional household member joins at the add-on rate for their chosen plan. The family discount applies to the lowest-priced membership in the household.

PlanPrimary MemberAdd AdultAdd Child
Emergency Access$149/yr
Essential Care$229/yr$149/yr$149/yr
Periodontal Support$399/yr$299/yr
Premier Care$599/yr$449/yr

Child add-on available with Essential Care only. All plans are individual annual memberships; family members enroll separately at the add-on rate.

Membership Plan vs. Traditional Insurance

Most individual dental insurance plans in the Phoenix metro cost $20 to $50 per month in premiums, carry a deductible, and impose waiting periods before covering anything beyond cleanings. Here is how we compare:

FeatureTypical Dental InsuranceSmileScience Plan
Monthly cost$20–50/monthFrom $19/month
Waiting period6–12 monthsNone — day one
Deductible$50–$100$0
Annual maximum$1,000–$1,500No cap
Cleanings covered2/year2–4/year (plan-dependent)
Treatment discountVaries by network15–20% flat
Periodontal coverageOften limited or excludedDedicated perio plan
Claims or prior authRequiredNever

Based on individual dental insurance plans in the Phoenix, AZ metro area as of 2026. Plan details vary; contact your insurer for exact terms.

How Enrollment Works

From zero to covered in under five minutes -- at your appointment or by phone.

  1. Select Emergency Access ($149), Essential Care ($229), Periodontal Support ($399), or Premier Care ($599). Each plan activates the same day. Family members can be added at the reduced household rate.

    Choose Your Plan

  2. Enroll at the Front Desk or by Phone

    Membership is activated in our system at your appointment or over the phone. No online portals, no lengthy paperwork, no waiting for approval. You enroll and you are covered.

  3. There is no waiting period on any plan. Your preventive care benefits and member discount on treatment are active the same day. Emergency Access members can use their coverage the moment they enroll.

    Coverage Begins Immediately

  4. Schedule or Use Your Benefits

    Essential and higher-tier members: schedule your first cleaning and exam within the plan year. Emergency Access members: call any time a dental emergency arises and we will prioritize your visit. Premier Care members: choose your annual benefit at any point during the plan year.

Live coverage estimator

What will my dental work actually cost?

Three quick taps — pick your insurance, pick your procedure, see the patient-cost range against our 2026 fee schedule next to our in-house membership plan. No login, no email, no sales pitch.

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Created by Dr. Richard Dawson, DMD · Reviewed by Dr. John Turke, DMD · 2026 Glendale-market pricing · No login

Estimate range, not a quote. Final cost depends on your specific plan benefits, remaining annual max, and clinical findings at your consult. Defaults used here: $1,500 annual max, $50 deductible.

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Pick your insurance

Sixteen carriers including Delta, Cigna, Aetna, all 4 major BCBS-network plans, AARP, and "I don't see my plan." We file claims for every carrier.

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Choose the procedure

Plain-language categories — Cleaning, Filling, Crown, Root Canal, Extraction, Gum Treatment, Implants, Cosmetic. Drill down to the specific option that matches your case.

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See your patient cost — as a range

Insurance estimate vs. our in-house membership plan, side-by-side. Ranges (not single numbers) so you're not surprised at the desk. Real 2026 Glendale-market pricing.

Membership Plan Questions

No. Our membership plans are not insurance. They are direct-pay annual agreements between you and our Glendale, AZ office. You pay a flat fee, receive the included services, and get a member discount on any treatment beyond what is covered. There are no claims to file, no network restrictions, no prior authorizations, and no insurance regulations involved. Every dollar you pay goes directly to your care.

Coverage is active the day you enroll. There is no waiting period on any plan, including emergency coverage under Emergency Access. You can schedule your first cleaning or use your emergency benefits at the same appointment where you sign up.

Emergency Access covers unlimited emergency exams and X-rays for one full year at $149. There is no per-visit copay and no limit on the number of emergency visits during your plan year. If you later upgrade to Essential Care, Periodontal Support, or Premier Care, the $149 you paid is credited in full toward the higher plan.

Patients who enroll in Essential Care at their first visit -- including patients who completed our New Patient Special -- pay $229 per year, the same rate as existing members. New patients who enroll at a later appointment pay the standard new-member rate of $299 per year. There is no difference in benefits based on when you enroll.

Periodontal Support provides four periodontal maintenance visits per year, two comprehensive exams with full X-rays, one OraCare oral health kit per year, two fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite treatments, and 15% off all additional treatment. It is designed for patients who are currently in active periodontal therapy or who require more frequent maintenance to keep gum disease stable.

Once per plan year, every Premier Care member selects one of three benefits: professional in-office teeth whitening at our Glendale office ($400+ value), a professional take-home whitening kit with custom trays and professional-grade gel, or a $200 credit toward any cosmetic, spa, or dental treatment. You can choose your benefit at enrollment or at any point during your plan year.

Each additional household member enrolls at the add-on rate for their chosen plan. Essential Care family add-ons are $149 per adult or $99 per child per year. Periodontal Support adds an adult for $299 per year. Premier Care adds an adult for $449 per year. The family discount applies to the lowest-priced membership in the household. Emergency Access does not currently offer a family add-on rate.

Included preventive services are listed for each plan. Implants, crowns, veneers, and other restorative or cosmetic procedures are not part of the flat annual fee, but all members receive a treatment discount with no annual cap -- 15% for Essential Care and Periodontal Support members, and 20% for Premier Care members. There is no limit on how much you can save using your member rate.

Plans are annual with no long-term contract. If you need to cancel, we refund the pro-rated unused portion of your plan fee, minus the full non-member rate for any services you have already received during the plan year.

Our membership plans are designed for patients who pay directly and do not have active dental insurance, or who choose not to use it. If you have active dental insurance, we will bill your insurance directly for covered services. The member discount does not apply to the same service that insurance is billed for.

Ready to Drop Your Dental Insurance for Good?

Plans start at $149 per year with same-day coverage, no paperwork, and no middlemen. New patients who enroll at their first visit join Essential Care at $229 -- the same rate as existing patients.

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20118 N 67th Ave Ste 308 · Glendale, AZ 85308 · Serving Glendale, Peoria, and the North Phoenix metro