Health through Oral Wellness^® is now available to subscribers and their dependents in more than 8,600 of DDOK’s fully-insured groups. Members with access to HOW^® may receive the approved assessment to determine if they are at higher risk for developing caries and/or periodontal disease.

DDOK members who are eligible for HOW® enhanced benefits and receive qualifying score(s) on the assessment will receive additional preventive benefits to help them achieve optimal oral health. The approved clinical risk assessment associated with HOW^® must be administered in a dentist office.

DDOK Member receives the HOW® approved assessment from a dentist

Member assessment results will have two (2) risk scores, on a scale of 1-5, associated with HOW® benefits

• Tooth Decay Risk Score
• Gum Disease Risk Score

If member receives risk score(s) of 4 or 5, he/she will qualify to receive additional preventive benefits