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Pediatric dentists – Can a pediatric dentist be a Primary Care Dentist (PCD)?

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Pediatric dentists – Can a pediatric dentist be a Primary Care Dentist (PCD)?

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Unless required by state law, a pediatric dentist is considered a specialist and not a PCD. Members cannot sign-up with a pediatric dentist as their PCD. Most PCD’s treat children. Aetna has protocols for referrals to a pediatric dentist by a PCD.