In the ____________ dental benefit plan, the participating dentist agrees to accept the fees listed under the plan for the total fee.

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The contract for fee (also known as fee-for-service) dental benefit plan lists the fees that the participating dentist will accept for providing services to the patient. The patient may be responsible for deductibles, coinsurance, or other out-of-pocket expenses, but the total fee charged by the dentist will be the fees listed in the plan. Capitation, direct reimbursement, and managed care plans work differently and do not involve a set fee per treatment.

In the ____________ Dental Benefit Plan, the Participating Dentist Agrees