Dental Connect Inc. Announces Direct Electronic Connections with Major Investors.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003

Dental Connect Inc. announces direct electronic connections with major investors.

Aetna, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey, Delta Dental Plan of Wisconsin, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, MetLife and Dental Benefit Providers (the dental subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group) have all invested in and connected directly with Dental Connect to offer dentists the platform that allows them to submit claims and pre-treatment estimates to all carriers at no cost.

For some carriers, dentists can also check patient eligibility, benefits information and the status of submitted claims -- all in real time. Additional patient and plan information from other carriers will be added, as the functionality becomes available. It's important to note that this service is open to every carrier and dentist, and exclusivity is not requested from anyone who utilizes the service.

"We couldn't be more pleased the progress we've made with our investors/partners in the last year," said Richard Lee, CEO of DCI. "It validates our belief that using the right technology can lead to a better experience for both dentists and patients, and at the same time save money for carriers and dentists alike."

"Our progress over the last year has been exceptional," stated Ed Murphy, chairman of DCI. "We'll continue to expand our breadth of services to the dentist as we continue to add new partners on the payer side."

For more information on Dental Connect and these services, visit www.dentalxchange.com, or call 800/624-2904 -- option 3.