1. Except for diagnostic and preventive benefits, a Virginia limited scope dental plan may apply a waiting period for most services of up to:

12 months

Limited scope dental plans may apply waiting periods longer than 30 days but no longer than 12 months to specific services, and up to 24 months for orthodontics.

2. A Virginia limited scope dental plan may apply a waiting period to orthodontic services of up to:

24 months

A waiting period not exceeding 24 months may be applied to orthodontic services.

3. Routine cleanings and exams in a dental plan fall under which category of treatment?

Diagnostic and preventive care

Exams, cleanings, and x-rays are diagnostic and preventive services, which plans usually cover at the highest level.

4. A dental plan that pays a set amount per procedure regardless of the actual charge is a:

Scheduled (table of allowances) plan

A scheduled plan lists a set dollar allowance per procedure; the patient pays any difference between the allowance and the dentist's fee.