Guidelines for Eligibility and Review
We built Crowd Dental on transparency. Our community model relies on clear steps and mutual responsibility. The following guidelines explain how we review requests for support and what members can expect throughout the process.
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Community support focuses on necessary preventive and restorative care. Commonly eligible needs include cleanings, check-ups, and restorative services. Cosmetic-only procedures, unverifiable costs, or undocumented add-ons are typically not eligible as they fall outside the community fund guidelines.
Requirements
Documentation Requirements
To process any request, we require an itemized estimate or invoice. These documents must clearly state the services provided and the final cost. Accurate documentation allows the community to review needs fairly and ensures funds are applied to eligible health concerns according to our standards.
Process
The Review Process
Requests are reviewed before major non-emergency treatment begins. Members submit an itemized treatment plan/estimate and required documentation through the member portal. We review eligibility using published guidelines and, when eligible and funds are available, open/allocate a community fundraising window. Funding and approval should be confirmed before scheduling major non-emergency work.
Disclaimer
Fund Availability & Disclaimers
Crowd Dental is a community fund, not insurance. While we aim to support all eligible needs, assistance depends on available funds and consistent adherence to guidelines. There is no guarantee of support for any specific request, as we function through shared responsibility rather than a traditional policy.
Coverage Examples
Clarity is a form of care. We maintain transparent guidelines so you know exactly how the community fund works. This is not insurance, and support depends on guidelines and available funds.
Commonly Eligible
- Preventive maintenance and routine cleanings
- Restorative care for cavities or fillings
- Emergency pain relief or acute infection treatment
- Necessary extractions or oral surgeries
- Standard crowns or root canals
Limited during the first 6 months (Major Treatment Policy)
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Dentures, partials, full-arch cases, and similar major removable treatment
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Major aesthetic/cosmetic cases (veneers and elective smile makeovers)
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Major reconstruction/full-mouth rehabilitation (non-urgent)
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Premium upgrades, unverifiable costs, or undocumented add-ons
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Non-essential treatments without prior review
Note: Crowd Dental operates as a community fund managed by its members. Eligibility is based on community standards and fund availability at the time of request, distinct from traditional dental insurance policies.