FAQs (Dentists)

First Dental Health is an independent dental network management company founded in 1995 that also boasts an international presence. With a long history of creating and managing industry-leading dental networks, we partner with over 40 insurance companies, plan administrators, and employer groups to offer dental professionals access to over 2 million potential new patients. Our network is available in California, Arizona, and Nevada. We are not an insurance company or an HMO.

First Dental Health distributes an Eligibility and Benefit Reference Guide to all our providers, indicating which payors we are contracted with.

First Dental Health does not hold eligibility and benefit information. Please refer to the patient’s ID card to contact the correct plan administrator. The Eligibility and Benefit Reference Guide also lists a phone number to contact.

First Dental Health produces a complete directory of participating dentists on our website. Patients can also call our customer service team at 1-800-334-7244 to verify dentist participation.

First Dental Health has credentialing standards which all licensed providers must reach. Contact us to learn more about becoming a participating dentist.

No administrative fees are required to participate with First Dental Health.

A completed provider application along with copies of your state license, specialty diploma (if applicable), current federal DEA certificate, professional liability insurance, and business W-9 form. Contact us to learn more about becoming a participating dentist.

First Dental Health accepts new providers daily. The contract effective date can be within ten business days from the receipt of the completed information and credentials.