Dental Insurance We Accept (PPO Only)
At Lakewood Dental, we accept most national PPO dental insurance plans and will help you maximize your benefits. We’ll verify eligibility, submit claims on your behalf, and make costs clear before treatment.
Important: We do not accept Medicaid, HMO, DMO, or Medicare Advantage dental plans.
Major PPO Dental Insurance Plans
Examples of PPO plans we commonly work with (alphabetical):
- Aetna Dental PPO
- Ameritas Dental PPO
- Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (all state affiliates)
- Beam Dental PPO
- Cigna Dental PPO
- Connection Dental (Zelis)
- Delta Dental PPO & Premier
- DenteMax PPO
- Dental Benefit Providers (UHC Network)
- EmblemHealth / Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO
- FEDVIP (GEHA, MetLife, Delta Dental)
- GEHA Dental PPO
- Guardian DentalGuard PPO
- Humana Dental PPO
- MetLife PDP (Dental PPO)
- Principal Dental PPO
- Sun Life (formerly Assurant) PPO
- Trustmark / CoreSource PPO
- United Concordia PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Dental PPO
Don’t see your plan listed? There’s a great chance we still accept it—call us and we’ll confirm in minutes.
Employer & Union Dental Plans
We file claims for hundreds of employer and union plans routed through national PPO networks, including (examples):
- IBEW & Electricians Welfare Funds
- Laborers, Pipefitters & Plumbers Local Health Funds
- Teamsters Health & Welfare Funds
- Bricklayers, Ironworkers, Carpenters Funds
- UFCW Health & Welfare Funds
- Public Employee Health Programs
- Teachers, School District & Municipal Funds
- Hotel & Restaurant Employees Health Funds
How Insurance Works Here
- Verify: Call (816) 478-1010 and we’ll check eligibility and benefits.
- Estimate: We provide a clear estimate of your out-of-pocket costs before treatment.
- File: Our team submits claims directly to your insurer and tracks payment.
Insurance FAQs
Do you accept my PPO plan?
Almost certainly—call (816) 478-1010 and we’ll verify in minutes. We accept most national PPO plans.
Do you accept Medicaid, HMO, DMO, or Medicare Advantage?
No. We are an out-of-network provider for Medicaid and do not participate with HMO, DMO, or Medicare Advantage dental plans.
Can I see you if my PPO plan has out-of-network benefits?
Yes. Many PPOs include out-of-network benefits. We’ll estimate your portion and file claims for you.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your insurance card, photo ID, and (if possible) completed New Patient Forms.
Questions About Your Benefits?
We’ll verify your plan and give you a clear estimate before treatment.