how to find a good dentist?

[Aharami]

I'm not the one to go to the doctor on a regular basis, so i dont really have a "my" doctor or dentist. But a dentist I went to previously and who I've liked is now considered out-of-network. I'm going to need a cavity filled and although my plan covers 80% for both in-network and out-of-network, i would have to cover any amt the OON denist charges over the contracted amt out of my own pocket. Plus for OON dentist, I have to pay $50 extra in deductible. So im ruling that OON dentist out.

Upon searching I found several dentists who are considered in-network but I dont really know anything about these guys. How do I go about picking one? Is there a dentist review site of some sort? Can I call the dentist's office and ask for their credentials - what school they went to and what not?

 

[darkxshade]

Go to the one with hot assistants.

 

[Lamont Burns]

Ask a co-worker you trust who they use? Odds are they are in-network.

 

[MrChad]

1-800-DENTIST?

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Knock out all your teeth with a hammer and never worry about having to find a dentist again.

 

[moshquerade]

Word of mouth would be best. You have to have co-workers you could ask. I would never go to a Dentist just because he was in my network and could save me some money. I'd actually pay extra for good care.