Realdentalcosts Mcp
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Query verified 2026 US dental cost data from Real Dental Costs: average implant, veneer, braces and procedure prices for all 50 states and 206 cities, state-vs-state comparisons, and the composite US Dental Cost Index. Open data (CC BY 4.0, Zenodo DOIs). Every response includes t
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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
sourceandreference_urlfor 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.
