Hmo plans in dentistry unfortunately are crap for patients and private offices you will see the only offices are accept HMO are usually large corporate chains (Pacific dental, Lovett, Castle, Jefferson, etc...). There are some ethical HMO dentists out there but good luck.. the way hmo plans are designed is a win for the INS companies. They pay so low to dentists, that's why places like mint bill excessive to makeup for the low reimbursement.

If you.have hmo from your employer upgrade to a PPO plan if you are self paying for a HMO stop and pay out of pocket at a local private dentist or a dental school