09/09/2025
Dr. Hamel here! I just wante to let everyone know, I have tried to stay in network with severa insurances since I purchased the practice three years ago. After much deliberation, and for the benefit of my employees, patients and the practice, I've decided to make an important change - Effective Janary 1st , 2026, we will be "Breaking up" with MetLife dental insurnce plans. What this means is we will no longer be considered "in-network" with MetLife plans.
What this means for you: You can continue to be a patient in our practice, and we hope you do! We will still accept and bill your insurance the same, just as an out-of-network provider.
I have thought long and hard about this change, it has become increasingly difficult to practice as an in-network provider and continue to provide the high quality of care that we value and promise to our patients. We are unwilling to compromise our standard of excellence by cutting corners to conform to the restrictions that dental insurance plans place on their providers. We have reached a point where we cannot offer the same high-quality dentistry we value under their contracts. So, rather than lowering the high standards that we have maintained since we have opened, we have chosen to become an out-of-network provider.
Please know this was a difficult decision for our practice to make, as we know this will directly affect many of you, some who have been with our practice for a long time. We value our patients and hope you stay with us, however, if you choose to seek care from a new dentist, please let us know and we will help with the transition. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our practice. 859-344-0400
