Thank you for choosing to partner with Guardian
With over 7 million members across 60,000+ companies1, our dental plans encourage members to visit network dentists. Backed by fast and consistent service, we are committed to helping you provide quality dental care that impacts the physical, social, and emotional well-being of your patients.
If you're a new provider or a current provider just in need of a refresher, there are a few things you'll want to do right away to ensure your experience is the best it can be. We've put together this list to get you started, but know that we're always just a phone call away should you need assistance.
Customer Response Unit:
1-800-890-4774
1. Register for and explore the Guardian Anytime portal
Select “health care provider” from the options presented and click “Start registration” to get started. (Note: You can find your Provider ID in your welcome email.)
2. Ensure your information in our DentalGuard Network Directory is accurate.
This will help ensure your name and office appear correctly when patients with Guardian Dental coverage search for an in-network dentist. See the FAQ section below for how to report inaccurate information.
3. Submit your first claim!
The easiest way to submit a claim is through our self-service portal. We also accept electronic claims through vynedental.com/chg-payer and DentalXChange. Claims can be mailed to the address in the FAQ section at the bottom of this page.
4. Refer other dental practices to join the Guardian network!
Encourage potential referrals to fill out the Join Our Network form, and we’ll take it from there.
Additional resources
Grow your practice
Now that you’re with Guardian, you’ll want to see your patients — both new and old — taking advantage of the benefits designed to help them feel and perform their best. Check out the provider page for helpful resources and recommendations to help you grow your practice.
Let them know you accept Guardian
Letting your current (and future) patients know that you now accept Guardian Insurance is an important aspect of keeping a healthy practice. And, to help in your efforts, we've prepared several images and short copy options that you're welcome to use on your social channels to do just that.
Download these from the link below, and feel free to edit the sample copy as needed to best match your office's social voice before posting!
Educate your patients
We recognize the strong impact good oral health has on overall health and well-being. Help your patients renew their focus on oral health to help them perform their best in all aspects of their lives. Share these resources with them to ensure they are coming back to your practice regularly.
Have your patients take this oral health quiz to test their level of knowledge about dental care.
From regular cleanings to unexpected dental procedures, show your patients why it makes sense to stay in network with this short video: Dental benefits. Why it makes sense to stay in network.
1 Guardian Internal Reporting, 2022
DentalGuard Insurance is underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states.