Guardian added 10K dentists in 2012

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jan 15, 2013

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has reported 12% growth in its preferred provider organization (PPO) network between January 1, 2012, and January 1, 2013.

Guardian added 9,940 unique dentists at 18,751 locations, making it one of the largest PPO networks in the country, the company announced.

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