In this overview of the 2023 Milliman Dental Actuarial Analytics (DAA) Commercial PPO Network Study, we highlight some key definitions and our methodology. The study offers a detailed competitive benchmark of the commercial dental market, with data on 453 million dental procedures and almost $70 billion in submitted charges, giving carriers insights into dental networks, including discounts and in-network utilization. The overview explains:

• Data and key calculations, such as the average charge denominator, allowed charge numerator, and calculated discount statistics.
• Results aggregation, including details by class and category of service, area, and benefit plan type
• Caveats and limitations