Dental 101
Twice a Day
What is the ADA’s recommendation for brushing teeth?
2025 Dental Provider
Who is Met Life?
A thin, curved lens placed on the surface of the eye to improve vision
What are contact lenses?
An enrollment opportunity extended to TRS-Care Medicare Advantage eligible retirees in 2024
Every 3-4 months
What is when should you replace your toothbrush?
January 1 – December 31
What is the dental and vision plan year?
Ages 20 to 39: Every 5 years
Ages 40 to 54: Every 2 to 4 years
Ages 55 to 64: Every 1 to 3 years
Ages 65 and up: Every 1 to 2 years
What are the recommended eye exam intervals (based on age)?
Month and Year new DV and MA plan premiums will be announced
What is July 2024?
Areas in the hard surface of your teeth that are damaged.
What are cavities?
Individuals who must be covered in order to enroll eligible dependents.
Who are retirees or surviving spouses?
Common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry
What is nearsightedness?
The treatment of irregularities in the teeth (especially of alignment) and jaws, including the use of braces
What is orthodontics?
A cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth
What is dental floss?
This opportunity allows participants to terminate DV coverage
What is Annual Open Enrollment?
Tool invented in 1862 by a Dutch ophthalmologist named Herman Snellen; it is the most widespread technique used for measuring vision.
What is an eye chart?
TRS Board will approve these in July 2024
What are the plan rates (DV and MA) and plan details (DV)?
Technical term for advanced gum disease
What is Periodontal Disease?
The Texas Legislative session allowing TRS to offer a Dental Plan
What is the 88th Legislative Session?
Term used to express the clarity or sharpness of vision measured at a distance of 20 feet.
What is 20/20?
Three resources for retirees to get information about TRS-Care changes in 2025
What is The Pulse, Fresh Picks, TRS website TRS Social Media sites?