PPO Advisors Blog

Provider Alert: Don’t Get Lost in the Dental Credentialing Shuffle

November 7th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

We’ve been seeing an uptick in dental credentialing-related outreach lately — both emails and physical mail — coming from various networks and third-party platforms like Skygen and DentalHub. These communications often sound like updates to existing participation or dental credentialing processes, but in many cases, they’re actually new or separate requests. What’s Happening Across the ...

Do Dentists Really Need a Type 2 NPI? A Straightforward Guide for Dental Practices

September 29th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

As the Founder of PPO Advisors, I spend a lot of time helping dentists understand the national provider identifier, navigate the maze of insurance, credentialing, and compliance. One of the most common questions I hear is: 👉 “Do I really need a Type 2 NPI for my dental practice?” It’s a great question, because the ...

Guardian & Principal Network Lease Agreement: What It Means for Your Practice

September 29th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

As of December 1, 2025, Guardian and Principal will enter into a new network sharing arrangement. Guardian providers who participate in the DentalGuard Preferred Select (DGPS) network will automatically become participating providers for Principal’s PPO plan members. This means your office will soon be able to see Principal members under the same Guardian fee schedules ...