PBA & DEA
Dentist
For NYPD Members in New York
If you’re searching for a dentist who works with your NYPD dental insurance, you’re in the right place. Dental Made Easy serves members of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and Detectives’ Endowment Association at four locations across Queens and Brooklyn. Whether you’re covered under the PBA NYC dental plan or the DEA dental plan, our team verifies your Cigna benefits before your visit, files your claims for you, and explains exactly what your coverage includes.
PBA & DEA Dentist
For NYPD Members in
New York
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Garden City Park
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Brooklyn
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Astoria
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Forest Hills
Serving the city is hard enough without fighting your insurance. Your NYPD benefits include strong dental coverage, and both the PBA dental insurance and DEA dental insurance plans are administered through Cigna’s Total DPPO network, one of the largest dental networks in the country. Our job is to make using those benefits effortless.
At Dental Made Easy, we treat NYPD officers, detectives, and their families with respect, transparency, and no surprise bills. From routine cleanings to implants and emergency care, our experienced dentists handle everything under one roof at every location.
Your PBA & DEA Dental Benefits
Both plans administered by Cigna through the Total DPPO network
$0
Copays
Deductible
Procedure
PBA Plan
DEA Plan
Preventive & Diagnostic
Exams, Cleanings & X-Rays
2 cleanings per year · Bitewings 2x/yr · Full mouth every 36 mo.
100%
$0 cost
100%
$0 cost
Basic Restorative
Fillings, Extractions & Root Canals
Includes perio scaling, oral surgery, anesthesia/IV sedation
100%
$0 cost
100%
$0 cost
Major Restorative
Crowns, Bridges & Dentures
Replacement every 5 years if unserviceable
100%
$0 cost
100%
$0 cost
Dental Implants
Implant, abutment, and implant-supported crown
100%
100%
Orthodontics (Active Members Only)
Braces & Orthodontic Treatment
PBA includes Invisalign · DEA covers adults + children
100%
100%
Major Restorative
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, cosmetic veneers, tooth decoration
Excluded
*Both plans are administered by Cigna Healthcare through the Cigna Total DPPO network with over 150,000 dentists nationwide. In-network coverage is 100% for all covered services with $0 copays, $0 deductible, and no annual maximum on most procedures. Out-of-network services are reimbursed at 100% of Cigna’s Maximum Allowable Charge (MAC) and the provider may balance bill for amounts above the MAC. Our team verifies your exact plan details before any treatment begins.
How We Handle Your NYPD Dental Insurance
How We Handle Your NYPD Dental Insurance
We built our process around saving you time and removing insurance headaches.
We verify before you sit down.
Before your appointment, our team confirms your coverage, benefit status, and any limits directly with Cigna, so you know what to expect from your NYPD dental insurance.
We file every claim for you.
After your visit, we submit your claims to Cigna on your behalf. No paperwork, no chasing reimbursements, no calls to your welfare fund.
We help you maximise your benefits.
From timing major treatment around your benefit year to coordinating HSA/FSA payments, we make sure none of your PBA NYC benefits go to waste.
What the PBA & DEA Dental Plans Cover
Coverage depends on your specific plan and current benefit status, which is why we always verify with Cigna before treatment. That said, members on the PBA NYC dental plan and NYPD dental plan typically have strong coverage across these categories:
Preventive & Diagnostic Care
Routine exams, cleanings, and X-rays are generally covered at little to no cost. Most plans include two cleanings per year plus regular imaging, the foundation of keeping small problems from becoming expensive ones.
$0 Out of Pocket
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, root canals, and extractions are typically covered under your NYPD medical insurance dental benefits. If a tooth is damaged or infected, we restore it quickly and comfortably, and confirm your coverage on the procedure first.
$0 Out of Pocket
Crowns, Bridges & Dentures
Major restorative work to rebuild or replace teeth is commonly included, often on a replacement schedule. We'll explain your timeline and what applies to you.
Not Covered
Dental Implants
Implant coverage is one of the strongest parts of the PBA benefits and DEA package, though the two plans differ on limits. We complete the entire implant process in-house and verify your exact implant benefit before we begin.
$0 Out of Pocket
Orthodontics (Invisalign & Braces)
Many active members have orthodontic coverage for themselves and their children. Coverage levels vary between the PBA and DEA plans, so we confirm your benefit before starting treatment.
$0 Out of Pocket
Oral Surgery & Extractions
Wisdom tooth removal, surgical extractions, and related oral surgery are commonly covered under the PBA and DEA plans. We perform these procedures in-house with digital imaging for precision.
$0 Out of Pocket
Ways to Maximize Your PBA & DEA Benefits
The "Use It or Lose It" Rule
Most Insurance plans reset on January 1st. Any unused annual maximum funds disappear, they don’t roll over. Schedule your year-end treatment early.
HSA/FSA Strategy
Leverage your Health Savings Account to cover the 20-50% gap in restorative care. We provide itemized receipts for effortless reimbursement.
Strategic Timing
For extensive work, we can often split treatments between two benefit years to maximize your annual coverage limit twice.
Your First Visit as a PBA or DEA Member
To make your first appointment smooth, please bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- A list of any current medications and allergies
- Any recent X-rays or records from a previous dentist (if available)
You generally won’t need a physical insurance card, your name and date of birth are usually enough for us to verify your Cigna benefits. We’ll handle the rest.
Why NYPD Members Choose Dental Made Easy
1
Four locations across Queens & Brooklyn
Astoria, Forest Hills, Brooklyn, and Garden City Park, so there’s a Dental Made Easy near your home or precinct.
2
Same-day & emergency appointments
Tooth pain doesn’t wait for a day off. We prioritize urgent cases and offer evening and weekend hours.
3
Everything under one roof
Cleanings, fillings, implants, root canals, orthodontics, and emergency care, all in-house, so you’re not bounced between offices.
4
A team that respects your time
Transparent pricing, NYPD benefits verified up front, and claims handled for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PBA & DEA Dental Insurance
Yes, Dental Made Easy accepts both the PBA NYC dental plan and the DEA dental plan. These plans are administered through Cigna’s Total DPPO network, and we verify your exact coverage with Cigna before your visit so there are no surprises. Call (844) 979-3279 to confirm your benefits, or book at any of our Queens and Brooklyn locations.
Most covered services under the PBA dental insurance and DEA dental insurance plans carry little to no out-of-pocket cost. Your exact cost depends on the procedure, your plan, and your current benefit status, so we confirm the details with Cigna in advance and give you a full cost breakdown before any treatment begins. For urgent needs, see our emergency dental care options.
Both plans run through Cigna and cover preventive, basic, and major dental care, but they differ mainly on implant and orthodontic limits. Because the specifics vary by plan and member, we verify your exact NYC PBA benefits or DEA coverage directly with Cigna rather than relying on assumptions.
Implant coverage is one of the stronger parts of the PBA benefits and DEA package, though the two plans set different limits. We complete implants entirely in-house at our Queens and Brooklyn offices and confirm your specific implant benefit with Cigna before treatment.
Usually not. We can typically verify your NYPD dental plan benefits using your name and date of birth. We confirm your coverage before your appointment, so there’s nothing for you to track down.
Yes. Our team files your dental claims directly with Cigna after each visit, so you never have to deal with paperwork or chase reimbursements through your union welfare fund
All four: Astoria, Forest Hills, Brooklyn, and Garden City Park. Every location offers the full range of services, from cleanings and fillings to implants and emergency care.