Sharp Health Plan Partners with First Dental Health

Offering San Diegans convenient access to statewide licensed discount dental network

San Diego, CA - October, 2007 - Recent studies indicate that oral hygiene is increasingly linked to serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and low birth weight. As the only San Diego-based commercial health plan, Sharp Health Plan offers products and services that give their members peace of mind, and provides access to quality care that sets community standards. Through its recently established partnership with First Dental Health, Sharp Health Plan will provide its small group members with access to dental care at pre-negotiated reduced fees through a network of more than 1,500 credentialed dentist locations in San Diego County, and over 13,000 dentist locations throughout the state of California.

Beginning October 1st, 2007, benefit plans for Sharp Health Plan's in-force small group members, and all new small groups joining thereafter (group sizes 2-50 employees), will include FDH ACCESS, First Dental Health's discount dental network, at no additional cost to employers or employees. First Dental Health is the first and only discount dental plan currently licensed by the California Department of Managed Health Care. The FDH ACCESS network of dentists offers Sharp Health Plan members savings of 25-65 percent off suggested retail prices on all dental procedures; including but not limited to cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, orthodontics, and even teeth whitening and dental implants.

Sharp Health Plan dedicates all of its efforts to serve the communities of San Diego County by providing its members a health care experience beyond their expectations - as an Advocate, Family and Neighbor. Often, the cost of dental insurance can exceed its value. Sharp Health Plan welcomes its affiliated small business owners to enjoy the best alternative to dental insurance - a discount dental program. Sharp Health Plan members will benefit from the unlimited savings that FDH ACCESS provides. Best of all, because FDH ACCESS is not insurance, previous dental health is not a limiting factor, enabling all Sharp small group members to save money on all their dental needs - all the time.

Sharp Health Plan members can visit www.sharphealthplan.com or contact First Dental Health at (800) 334-7244, or visit www.fdhaccess.com to locate the nearest dental provider and learn more about the network's discount fees.

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About Sharp Health Plan

As the only San Diego-based commercial health plan, Sharp Health Plan is a not-for-profit subsidiary of Sharp HealthCare, which was recognized by Verispan and Modern Healthcare magazine as the No. 1 "best integrated health care network." Sharp Health Plan connects its members to thousands of physicians and 14 local hospitals, which translates into a network of care in virtually every neighborhood across San Diego County. For more information, please visit www.sharphealthplan.com or call (619) 228-2300, or 1-800-359-2002.

About First Dental Health

First Dental Health, one of California's largest dental network management companies, has provided convenient access to affordable dental care from credentialed dentists for more 12 years and to more than 600,000 insured and uninsured Californians through its programs. First Dental Health's New Dental Choice plan is the first and only discount dental plan licensed by the State of California providing individuals with convenient access to high-quality dental care at significant savings. First Dental Health is a proud sponsor of the California State PTA and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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