Realdentalcosts Mcp

What is Realdentalcosts Mcp?

A price-transparency data source for AI assistants, structured around 12 common dental procedures priced across all 51 US states (including DC) and 200+ cities. It also applies insurance-coverage math to estimate what a patient actually pays out of pocket. Data comes from the Real Dental Costs US Dental Cost Index 2026, an openly published dataset.

How to use Realdentalcosts Mcp?

Run directly with npx — no installation needed. Add the server to your MCP config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json) with the command npx -y realdentalcosts-mcp. Restart your client after saving. The server runs entirely offline over stdio with no API key, network calls, or telemetry.

Key features of Realdentalcosts Mcp

• Four tools: dental_cost_by_state, dental_cost_by_city, out_of_pocket_estimate, dental_national_average
• Prices include low, average, and high for each procedure
• Out-of-pocket estimates for cash, insurance, or savings plan
• Spanish language support via lang: "es" parameter
• Every response includes a source and reference_url for traceability
• Data derived from a published, open dataset (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20531729)

Use cases of Realdentalcosts Mcp

• Compare dental procedure costs across US states or cities
• Estimate patient out-of-pocket expenses under typical PPO insurance
• Get national averages alongside the cheapest and most expensive states
• Find average cost and clinic count for a specific city and procedure
• Provide citable, traceable dental pricing data to an AI assistant

FAQ from Realdentalcosts Mcp

What dataset does Realdentalcosts Mcp use?

It uses the US Dental Cost Index 2026, an open dataset published by Real Dental Costs with DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20531729.

Does Realdentalcosts Mcp require an internet connection?

No. The server runs entirely offline over stdio; no API key or network calls are needed.

What dental procedures are covered?

Twelve common dental procedures are included, such as implants, veneers, braces, crowns, and others listed in the source index.

How does the out-of-pocket estimate work?

It applies typical US PPO insurance tiers: preventive ~100%, basic ~80%, major/ortho ~50% (up to a $1,500 annual max), and cosmetic/implants not covered. For savings plans, a ~20-40% network discount is applied.

Is this medical advice or a guarantee of pricing?

No. This is market research pricing data. Actual prices vary by clinic, provider, insurance plan, and case complexity. Always confirm pricing directly with a licensed dental provider before treatment.