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UnitedHealthcare Dental Phone Number: The 2026 Contact Directory for Members, Dentists, Claims & Every Plan Type

October 12, 2026•12 min read

There is no single UnitedHealthcare dental phone number. UnitedHealthcare sells dental through several different channels, and each one has its own line: a plan through work, an individual plan underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, a Medicare Advantage plan, and a Medicaid Community Plan. On top of that, members and dentists call different numbers. This directory pulls every verified UnitedHealthcare dental contact into one place, organized by who you are and which plan you hold, so a front desk, a billing coordinator, or a patient can reach the right line in seconds. Every number and link below was taken from an official UnitedHealthcare source.

Key Takeaways

  • No one "UnitedHealthcare dental" number. The right line depends on plan type (through work, individual, Medicare, Medicaid) and whether you are a member or a dentist.
  • Members through work: 1-866-801-4409. Individual dental and vision plans: 1-866-877-6187 (claims and benefits) and 1-800-657-8205 (Golden Rule payment questions).
  • Dentists: 800-822-5353. Dental claims mail to P.O. Box 30567, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0567; electronic payer ID is 52133.
  • The dentist network is run by Dental Benefit Providers. The dental provider portal is uhcdental.com, alongside the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal at uhcprovider.com.
  • Individual UHC dental is Golden Rule Insurance Company under the UnitedHealthOne brand at uhone.com.
  • Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental vary by plan, so for those, call the number printed on the member ID card.

What's in This Directory

The Fast Answer: Main UnitedHealthcare Dental Numbers

Because UnitedHealthcare dental runs through different plan types and a separate provider network, there is no one number that fits everyone. The table below is the fast answer for the most common callers. If your situation is not listed, match your plan in the sections underneath, and always confirm against the number on the member ID card.

You are...Plan / purposePhoneWebsite
A member (plan through work)Dental benefits on an employer health or dental plan1-866-801-4409 (TTY 711)myuhc.com
A member (individual dental)Standalone dental and vision claims and benefits1-866-877-6187uhone.com
A member (Golden Rule dental payment)Payment questions, dental plans by Golden Rule Insurance Company1-800-657-8205 (TTY 711)uhone.com
A dentist / dental officeEligibility, claims, network (Dental Benefit Providers)800-822-5353uhcdental.com
A Medicare Advantage memberMedicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan dentalNumber on member ID carduhc.com
A Medicare supplement memberMedigap plan customer service1-800-523-5800 (TTY 711)uhc.com
A Medicaid memberUnitedHealthcare Community Plan dentalNumber on member ID carduhc.com/communityplan

Source: UnitedHealthcare Contact Us | UnitedHealthcare Dental Contact Us

 

Three-step infographic for finding the correct UnitedHealthcare dental phone number from a member ID card
The fastest route to the right UnitedHealthcare dental number: read the ID card, match the plan type, then pick the member or provider line (Source: uhc.com).

 

Which UnitedHealthcare Dental Plan Do You Have?

The quickest way to reach the right office is to stop looking for a universal number and identify the plan first. UnitedHealthcare offers dental across four main channels, and each routes differently.

The myth of the "one UnitedHealthcare dental number"

Thin contact pages often publish a single 800 number and call it "the UnitedHealthcare dental line." That is misleading. A number for an individual Golden Rule dental plan will not pull up a patient's employer dental plan or a Medicaid Community Plan. Calling the wrong channel wastes time on hold and still ends in a transfer. Match the plan type first, every time, and lean on the number on the ID card.

Source: UnitedHealthcare Contact Us

Member Customer Service by Plan Type

Find your plan type, call the listed customer service line, and use the website to sign in or check benefits. All numbers below come from UnitedHealthcare's official contact page. Where UnitedHealthcare directs members to the number on the ID card (Medicare Advantage and Medicaid), that is the authoritative line, because it varies by plan and state.

Plan TypeMember Customer ServiceWebsite / Login
Health or dental plan through work (employer group)1-866-801-4409 (TTY 711)myuhc.com
Individual dental & vision plan (claims & benefits)1-866-877-6187uhone.com
Golden Rule dental plan (payment questions)1-800-657-8205 (TTY 711)myuhone.com
UnitedHealthcare Oxford1-800-444-6222 (TTY 711)myuhc.com
Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug PlanCall the number on your member ID carduhc.com
Medicare supplement (Medigap)1-800-523-5800 (TTY 711)uhc.com
Medicaid / UnitedHealthcare Community PlanCall the number on your member ID card (varies by state)uhc.com/communityplan

Source: UnitedHealthcare Contact Us

Member Websites & Logins

UnitedHealthcare uses a different member portal for each dental channel. Signing in to the right one is the fastest way to see the dental ID card, benefits, and claims without calling.

Source: UnitedHealthcare member websites | UnitedHealthOne Contact Us

Dentist & Provider Lines and Logins

Dental offices do not use the member lines. UnitedHealthcare's dental network is administered by Dental Benefit Providers, and dentists use one national provider line and the dental portal for eligibility, claims, and network questions. The table below lists the verified provider contacts and logins.

What you needContactPortal / Login
Dental Provider Services (eligibility, benefits, claims, network)800-822-5353
Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. CT
uhcdental.com
Dental provider portal (One Healthcare ID)Online self-service + live chat Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CTuhcdental.com
UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal (medical & admin tools)Same One Healthcare ID as the dental portaluhcprovider.com
Credentialing status checkSign in with One Healthcare ID; have NPI, TIN, and full name readysecure.uhcprovider.com

Source: UnitedHealthcare Dental Contact Us | Join the UnitedHealthcare dental network

 

Routing infographic of UnitedHealthcare dental phone numbers for members, individual plans, dentists, and Medicare or Medicaid
Members, individual dental plans, dentists, and Medicare or Medicaid each have a different UnitedHealthcare dental line (Source: uhc.com, uhcdental.com).

 

By Department: Claims, Enrollment & Credentialing

UnitedHealthcare routes most dental claims, enrollment, and credentialing through Dental Benefit Providers rather than separate department phone lines. The verified mailing routes and the entities that handle each job are below. For questions on any of them, the national dental line (members: the number on the card; dentists: 800-822-5353) is the entry point.

DepartmentHow it routesVerified detail
Dental claims (paper)Mail to Dental Benefit ProvidersP.O. Box 30567, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0567
Dental claims (electronic)Submit through your clearinghousePayer ID 52133
Prior authorization / predetermination (PTE)Mail to Dental Benefit ProvidersP.O. Box 30552, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0552
Enrollment / individual & family (buy a plan)UnitedHealthOne licensed agent1-800-273-8115
Group / employer dentalEmployer eServices1-800-650-5826, uhceservices.com
Credentialing / provider relationsDental Benefit Providers800-822-5353, start at uhcdental.com
Broker services (dental & individual)UHOne broker line1-800-474-4467

Source: UnitedHealthcare Dental Contact Us | UnitedHealthcare Contact Us

Individual Dental: Golden Rule & UnitedHealthOne

If a patient bought their own dental plan rather than getting it through work, it is almost always a UnitedHealthOne plan underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, a UnitedHealthcare company. These plans have their own phone numbers and member site, separate from the employer and Medicare lines.

PurposePhoneHours / Website
Member customer service (claims, benefits, billing)1-800-657-8205Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET · uhone.com
Dental & vision claims and benefits1-866-877-6187myuhone.com
Buy a plan (speak with a licensed agent)1-800-273-8115M–Th 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri to 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Broker services1-800-474-4467Mon–Fri · uhone.com

Source: UnitedHealthOne Contact Customer Service | UnitedHealthcare Contact Us

Where Documentation Fits In

For a sedation or oral surgery practice, every one of these calls (eligibility, claims, appeals) rides on documentation. Insurers deny or claw back payment when records are incomplete, and a UnitedHealthcare dental claim for a sedation case is only as strong as the chart behind it. That is the gap iSedate's SedationVault was built to close.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UnitedHealthcare dental phone number?

There is no single UnitedHealthcare dental number. The right line depends on your plan and whether you are a member or a dentist. Members with a plan through work call 1-866-801-4409. Individual dental and vision plan members call 1-866-877-6187 for claims and benefits. Dentists call Dental Provider Services at 800-822-5353. For Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans, call the number printed on the member ID card.

What is the UnitedHealthcare dental provider phone number for dentists?

Dental offices call UnitedHealthcare Dental Provider Services at 800-822-5353, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. The dental network is administered by Dental Benefit Providers, and eligibility, claims, and network questions are handled through that line and the provider portal at uhcdental.com.

How do I check a patient's UnitedHealthcare dental benefits or eligibility?

Sign in to the dental provider portal at uhcdental.com with your One Healthcare ID, or call Dental Provider Services at 800-822-5353. Live chat is available through the uhcdental.com login Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time.

Where do UnitedHealthcare dental claims get mailed?

Mail paper dental claims to Dental Benefit Providers, P.O. Box 30567, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0567. Prior authorizations and predetermination requests go to P.O. Box 30552, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0552. Most offices submit electronically using payer ID 52133.

What is the UnitedHealthcare dental payer ID?

The electronic payer ID for UnitedHealthcare dental claims through Dental Benefit Providers is 52133. Confirm the payer ID on the member's dental ID card before filing, because some employer and Medicaid plans route to a different dental vendor.

Is there a UnitedHealthcare dental claims fax number?

UnitedHealthcare does not publish a general dental claims fax number. The official routes are electronic submission using payer ID 52133 or mailing paper claims to P.O. Box 30567, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0567. Confirm any plan-specific fax with Dental Provider Services at 800-822-5353.

How do dentists join the UnitedHealthcare dental network?

Dental credentialing and contracting are handled by Dental Benefit Providers. Start at uhcdental.com or call 800-822-5353 to begin. Check your application status by signing in to secure.uhcprovider.com with your One Healthcare ID, with your NPI, TIN, and full name ready.

What is the UnitedHealthcare dental provider login?

Dentists log in at uhcdental.com using a One Healthcare ID for eligibility, benefits, claims, and remittance. The broader UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal at uhcprovider.com covers medical and administrative tools and uses the same One Healthcare ID.

How do members log in to their UnitedHealthcare dental plan?

Members with a plan through work or an employer dental plan sign in at myuhc.com. Members with an individual dental plan underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company sign in at myuhone.com. The UnitedHealthcare app also shows the digital dental ID card and benefits.

What is the phone number for individual UnitedHealthcare dental insurance?

Individual and family UnitedHealthcare dental plans are sold under UnitedHealthOne and underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company. Call 1-866-877-6187 for dental claims and benefits, or 1-800-657-8205 for payment questions on Golden Rule dental plans. To buy a plan, call a licensed agent at 1-800-273-8115. Members manage plans at uhone.com.

What is the UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete dental provider phone number?

UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete is a Medicare and Medicaid plan, so dental benefits are administered through the member's specific plan, often by Dental Benefit Providers. Verify the patient at uhcdental.com and use the provider number on the member ID card. For commercial and Medicare Advantage dental, Dental Provider Services is 800-822-5353.

How do I reach UnitedHealthcare for Medicare Advantage or Medicaid dental?

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Community Plan dental benefits vary by plan and state, so the correct number is the one printed on the member ID card. Medicare supplement members can call 1-800-523-5800. Medicaid members without a card can look up their state plan number on uhc.com.

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About This Directory

Every phone number, website, and login in this directory was taken from an official UnitedHealthcare source: the UnitedHealthcare contact page (uhc.com), the UnitedHealthcare Dental provider site (uhcdental.com), the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal (uhcprovider.com), and UnitedHealthOne (uhone.com). UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthOne, and Golden Rule Insurance Company are part of UnitedHealth Group; iSedate is not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare. Contact details can change, so confirm against the member's ID card and the plan's own site before a time-sensitive call. Last reviewed 2026.

 

Dr. C. Ray Coleman, DDS

Dr. C. Ray Coleman, DDS

Dr. Chet Ray Coleman, DDS is one of the best dentists in Utah and the driving force behind several other dental technology and dental service businesses.

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