Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Commercial: 30-45 days. Medicaid: 90-120 days. HMO: 45-90 days.
Dental license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI, CV, and specialty board certification.
Yes, most insurance carriers require credentialing at each specific practice location.

General Questions

Two options: 50/50 production split or per diem. Most common is per diem at approximately $1,500/day.
Target is $8,000-$12,000 per day, with top performers in full-arch prosthodontics reaching $20,000+.
Typically 6-8 clinical cases depending on complexity.
Implant kits, surgical motor, fixtures, and bone graft materials. Specific requirements vary by specialty.
Sedation dental assistants and fixtures are typically split 50/50. Standard sundries and chair-side supplies are provided by the practice.
Yes, you're welcome to bring your own DA.
Through your own network or we can help connect you with qualified sedation DAs in the area.
Cost is typically split 50/50 between the specialist and host practice.
OS/Perio/Endo: $750-$1,000. Orthodontics: $10,000+. Pedodontics: $3,000-$5,000. Prosthodontics: $1,000-$2,000 (up to $10,000+ for full setup).
Register on our website, complete your profile, and our team will begin matching you with compatible practices.
Yes, registration ensures we have your credentials, preferences, and availability on file for accurate matching.
Yes, we prioritize continuity. The same specialist returns to each practice for consistency in patient care.

By Specialty

Endodontics

6 cases average, with molar cases generating $1,000+ each.
Practice provides sundries and chair-side materials. Specialist brings rotary file systems.
Rotary handpiece, apex locator, System B obturation unit.
Standard operatory setup, imaging, and endodontic sundries.
Specialist is responsible for microscope if needed. Approximately 10% of host practices have one available.

Orthodontics

$1,200-$2,000 per day, with a target of $1,650 plus bonuses of $100-$200 per start/finish.
Yes, with a 14-day cancellation policy.
The host practice handles 100% of charting and billing.
A set fee per production day, separate from the specialist's compensation.
14-day cancellation policy protects your per diem.
Yes, you maintain full clinical decision-making authority.
Yes, with proper case review and treatment plan evaluation.
Practice is responsible for 100% of orthodontic supplies.
Yes, panoramic and cephalometric imaging capability is required at the host practice.
Minimal. Your primary investment is your time and expertise.
Yes.
The practice is responsible for assistant compensation.

Pedodontics

Practice provides 100% of equipment.
Practice is responsible for 100%.
Yes.
$3,000-$5,000.

Prosthodontics

Prosthodontists with surgical skills are preferred for the most opportunities.
The prosthodontist leads treatment planning with practice team input.
Depends on the case and practice setup, can be the prosthodontist or a referred surgeon.
Full mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported dentures, hybrids, extractions with immediate prosthetics.
Typically 50/50 split if the specialist handles the restorative phase.
Up to $20,000+ per day for full-arch cases.
Practice provides standard lab equipment; specialist brings specialized items.
Practice covers standard supplies; specialty materials split 50/50.
$1,000-$2,000 for basic setup, up to $10,000+ for comprehensive equipment.

Dental Anesthesiology

Everything except O2 tanks and wheelchair, which the practice provides.
Usually no, as anesthesiology services are billed differently.

Formulary

No, the Formulary program is free for all registered members.
70+ specialty vendors.
Everything from implants (Nobel, Straumann, Implant Direct) to bone graft, membranes, sutures, and sundries.
After completing registration on our website.
Yes, we continuously add vendors based on member requests.
You buy directly from the vendor at the discounted rate, no middleman.

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