Direct Dental

Our Mission at Direct Dental is to keep and exceed our promise that all started in 1993 when Dr. John Cunningham pioneered the Self-Funded approach. He lived by always looking out for the employees first by wanting to keep them Happy, Healthy, and Productive by providing Simple, Honest Benefits. The approach was focused on two goals in mind: Increasing benefit dollars for employees and reducing administrative overhead for employers. Sounds like a challenge, right? Well for the last 25+ years the Self-Funded approach has gained popularity amongst employers of all sizes. It offers customizable plans for any group and its proven method has saved companies thousands of dollars every year while still providing top-notch services to employees. In 2019 Direct Dental was purchased by Cypress Ancillary Benefits as a way to expand its services to its large market in California and wanting to take a head start in creating a Self-Funded Division, Direct Dental seemed to be the perfect piece to the puzzle that was missing. Dr. Cunningham still plays an active role as a consultant and providing his insight on how more companies can save money with his unique approach. With hundreds of groups already saving yearly with Direct Dental, the Self-Funded option has created a buzz in the insurance world as a great option for companies looking to provide great benefits while reducing unnecessary costs that they can put back into their business. We are proudly associated with The Dental PPA, a group of private practice dentists who joined together to provide the best care for the lowest cost. Their Mission: To provide quality dental care for a reasonable reimbursement, to provide our patients with the freedom to choose their own practitioner, and to accomplish these objectives at a cost savings to the employer whenever possible.