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SmileDirectClub Sues Largest Dental Insurer for Not Covering Its Aligner Therapy

SmileDirectClub Sues Largest Dental Insurer for Not Covering Its Aligner Therapy

The company announced that it is suing the largest specialty dental insurer for its refusal to cover SmileDirectClub's aligner therapy, the product it is known for. The company is bringing its suit against two entities, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Delta Dental of California, in the two states where they are headquartered. "With 60% of Americans not having access to healthcare and only 1% of the population being able to afford and access traditional orthodontic care, the importance of insurance providers not discriminating against a platform that expands access to care is paramount," SmileDirectClub wrote in its announcement.