New in 2026: The Preferred/ValueCare Dental Network
October 2, 2025Effective January 1, 2026, Regence is launching a new dental provider network, the Preferred/ValueCare Dental network, in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The network, which is designed to enhance member access to quality dental care, offers your practice a streamlined experience and updated reimbursement structure.
What you need to know:
Automatic enrollment: Participating (PAR) Dental network providers will automatically be enrolled in the Preferred ValueCare Dental network. Participation is optional; you may opt out without affecting your status in the PAR network.
New fee schedule: There will be a separate fee schedule for the Preferred/ValueCare dental network. You can access it by logging in to Availity Essentials and navigating to Payor Spaces > Regence > Resources tab > Reimbursement Schedule > Preferred/ValueCare Reimbursement Rates.
Claims filing will remain the same: They must be submitted electronically.
Visibility in our online provider directory: Participating provider offices will be listed in our online provider directory.
If you have any questions, please contact our Regence dental provider relations team or email your dental network manager.