Common use of Dental Networks Clause in Contracts

Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II - B-Optional Service, Dental Services.

Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II - II-B-Optional Service, Dental Services.

Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1l) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II - B-Optional Service, Dental Services.

Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II I - B-Optional Service, Dental Services.

Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1l) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II - B-Optional Service, Dental Services.

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Dental Networks. If the Contractor includes dental services in its Benefit Package, the Contractor's dental network shall include geographically accessible general dentists sufficient to offer each Enrollee a choice of two (2) primary care dentists in their Service Area and to achieve a ratio of at least one (1) primary care dentist for each 2,000 Enrollees. Networks must also include at least one (1) pediatric dentist and one (1) oral surgeon. Orthognathic Orthographic surgery, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) SECTION 21 (PROVIDER NETWORK AND AGREEMENTS) October 1, 2004 21-9 and oral/maxillofacial prosthodontics must be provided through any qualified dentist, either in-network or by referral. Periodontists and endodontists must also be available by referral. The network should include dentists with expertise in serving special needs populations (e.g., HIV+ and developmentally disabled patients). Dental surgery performed in an ambulatory or inpatient setting is the responsibility of the Contractor whether dental services are a covered benefit or not, as set forth in Appendix K-II - B-B - Optional Service, Dental Services.