Guardian Direct, Delta Dental and Humana are among the best insurers in the U.S. in 2022, according to a July 21 ranking by Money magazine.
Money selected the best insurance companies for several categories, including braces, plan variety and waiting periods.
The magazine evaluated several factors, including coverage benefits and plan variety. It also accounted for customer satisfaction using reports from J.D. Power, a consumer analytics company, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Money's ranking of the best dental insurers in 2022:
Best for Major Work: Guardian Direct
Best for Braces: Delta Dental
Best for Variety of Plan Options: Humana
Best for Affordable Dental Care: DentaQuest
Best for No Waiting Periods: Spirit Dental
Best for Short Waiting Periods on Basic Services: UnitedHealthcare Dental
Best for Nationwide Coverage: Cigna