Everything you need to know about working with Pair Dental, from scheduling and compensation to credentialing and specialty-specific details.
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Specialists FAQ
Specialists work on a recurring monthly basis. A typical arrangement is 1-2 days per month at each host practice.
The host practice sends relevant patient information and imaging before the visit so the specialist can treatment plan in advance.
Independent, FFS, and PPO practices. We focus on private practices, not DSOs or corporate chains.
Based on adjusted production, not collections. This ensures fair compensation regardless of the practice's collection timeline.
Specialists submit invoices based on production. Pair Dental facilitates the financial disclosure and tracking.
Approximately 10 business days from invoice submission.
All specialists are classified as 1099 independent contractors.
Pair Dental does not impose geographic non-competes on specialists.
Typically once per month, though this can be adjusted based on practice needs and specialist availability.
Specialists set their own UCR rates. We help ensure alignment with the host practice's fee schedule.
We match specialists with practices within a reasonable commute, typically under 1 hour.
We gather practice demographics, patient volume, case mix, insurance profile, and facility details.
Pair Dental provides ongoing support including financial disclosure, practice team training, credentialing assistance, production tracking, and mediation if needed.
We vet every practice, handle logistics, provide ongoing support, and resolve conflicts. The DIY approach lacks these safety nets.
Typically 30-60 days from initial registration to first placement.
Absolutely. You have full right to accept or decline any introduction.
Yes, through our Formulary program with 70+ vendors offering discounted pricing on everything from implants to bone graft.
Yes. Pair Dental facilitates the introduction and provides a framework, but both the specialist and practice negotiate and agree on their own terms directly.
Credentialing FAQ
Type 1 is for individual providers, Type 2 is for organizations. Specialists need a Type 1 NPI.
Lower reimbursement rates, higher administrative burden, and limited patient autonomy in provider selection.
It depends on the practice. We match you with practices whose insurance profile aligns with your credentialing.
Yes, with proper patient consent and transparency about costs.