Ron Inge, DDS

Delta Dental of Missouri Welcomes Chief Dental Officer and VP of Professional Services

Ron Inge, DDS, has been named as chief dental officer and vice president of professional services of Delta Dental of Missouri, which also does business in South Carolina as Delta Dental of South Carolina. Dr. Inge assumed his new officer-level role on April 29, 2016, reporting to Rob Goren, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Missouri. Dr. Inge is responsible for setting clinical policies, network development and overseeing the utilization and quality management programs for the organization.

"We are truly fortunate to have Ron on our team," said Rob Goren. "He's a recognized thought leader in the dental benefits industry. He brings his expertise and passion for improving oral health to advise our Board members, management team and colleagues about emerging dental science and research that link oral health and major systemic conditions. And, as our spokesperson with external groups, such as our clients and business partners, he will help increase awareness of oral health and the value of evidence-based dentistry." Dr. Inge is a nationally known and respected speaker on the topic of dental benefits, having spoken twice at Delta Dental of Missouri's signature futureFOCUS conference in St. Louis.

Rob Goren

From the President's Office

"Why Hasn't Delta Dental Increased Annual Benefit Maximums?"

Here's a question we often hear from our participating providers in Missouri and South Carolina, where we do business as Delta Dental of South Carolina: "Why hasn't Delta Dental increased annual benefit maximums in decades?" That's a great question. I'm happy to address it and share the following details with you to help clarify.

At times, there is a misperception that since industry annual benefit maximums have stayed relatively flat for many years, and Delta Dental of Missouri's premiums have increased over those years, then Delta Dental must be "making a lot more money" to the disadvantage of patients, who are our covered members – and to our provider partners.

First, let me start by noting that Delta Dental of Missouri offers comprehensive plan designs with a variety of annual benefit maximums.