title: Dental benefits and reimbursements.
abstract: This article analyzes and compares the various dental benefit reimbursement methodologies currently available in the dental marketplace. Emphasis is placed on the advantages and disadvantages of the capitation/HMO approach from the point of view of the patient, dentist, plan administrator, and purchaser/employer.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zatz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Landay
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: LeDell
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D005250:Fees, Dental; D007347:Insurance, Dental / Q000191:economics*; D011243:Preferred Provider Organizations; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D014481:United States