Common use of DENTAL PROVIDER NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

DENTAL PROVIDER NETWORK REQUIREMENTS. A. The contractor shall establish and maintain a dental provider network, including primary and specialty care dentists, which is adequate to provide the full scope of benefits. The contractor shall include general dentists and pediatric dentists as primary care dentists (PCDs). A system whereby the PCD initiates and coordinates any consultations or referrals for specialty care deemed necessary for the treatment and care of the enrollee is preferred.