You can search for MetLife dentists near you using the Find a Dentist tool, which will also indicate MetLife dentists that have earned a SpotLite designation.

MetLife’s SpotLite on Oral Health^® program highlights in-network MetLife dentists who stand out for their consistent focus on preventive care and long-term oral health outcomes. A SpotLite designation means a dentist’s care patterns over time show a strong emphasis on helping patients stay healthy—not just treating problems as they arise.

All SpotLite dentists are in-network—but not all in-network dentists are SpotLite-designated. In-network dentists can provide quality care, but SpotLite helps you go a step further by identifying dentists who consistently emphasize prevention and show patterns of better patient outcomes over time.

Choosing a SpotLite dentist can help you avoid more complex dental work over time. By focusing on prevention—like regular checkups, cleanings, and early treatment—they help reduce the likelihood of costly or invasive procedures later.

The SpotLite badge that you see in Find a Dentist identifies dentists who have demonstrated a consistent focus on preventive care and long-term oral health—so you can choose with confidence without doing extra research.

SpotLite dentists are identified using objective, data-driven analysis of how they practice over time, with a focus on prevention and patient outcomes. Dentists don’t apply, and selection isn’t based on reviews, ratings, or self-promotion.

Preventive care focuses on keeping problems from developing or catching them early. This includes regular exams, cleanings and early identification of issues before they require more serious treatment.

No. Choosing a SpotLite designated MetLife dentist does not change your dental benefits, coverage, or how claims are processed. SpotLite is a guide, not a separate plan or benefit. Your existing MetLife Dental Plan determines your costs.

Yes. SpotLite dentists are available nationwide and are clearly marked with the SpotLite badge in Find a Dentist.

SpotLite is based on objective data—not opinions or reviews. It reflects real patterns in how dentists deliver care over time, backed by MetLife’s long-standing focus on quality and prevention.

Yes. Dentists are notified when they earn the SpotLite designation and can share it with patients as recognition of their commitment to preventive care.

The MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health^® program recognizes general and pediatric dentists in the Preferred Dentist Program (PDP) who demonstrate a consistent focus on preventive care and improved oral health outcomes.

The MetLife dentist SpotLite designation is based on objective analysis of how care is delivered over time, using established industry frameworks such as CAMBRA and the American Dental Association’s Dental Quality Alliance (DQA).

To be eligible for SpotLite designation, you must:

• Be a contracted Preferred Dentist Program (PDP) participating general or pediatric dentist for at least one year
• Be credentialed as either a general or pediatric dentist
• Have seen at least 10 MetLife covered patients in the previous 12 months
• Meet all program evaluation criteria

MetLife evaluates eligible dentists using a data-driven analysis of care patterns over time. Approximately 25% of qualified providers who meet the program criteria receive the SpotLite designation each year.

MetLife notifies dentists who earn the designation via mail annually. Your SpotLite status will also appear with your practice listing in MetLife’s Find a Dentist tool.

Yes. The designation is assigned at the provider level and will appear at any location where you participate in the PDP network.

SpotLite designation helps differentiate your practice and increase visibility to patients searching for care.

• Highlighted recognition in MetLife’s Find a Dentist tool
• Increased patient trust at the point of selection
• Eligibility for enhanced service benefits with consecutive designation

Designations are updated annually based on performance over the previous calendar year.

Your SpotLite designation is displayed in MetLife’s Find a Dentist tool. You can also share it with patients as a recognized indicator of your commitment to preventive, long-term oral health care.

Yes. All eligible dentists are evaluated annually, and designation status may change based on updated data or PDP network participation.

No. SpotLite is not a ranking system. Providers are evaluated using data-driven analysis of care patterns over time, and those who meet defined criteria are recognized. While the evaluation uses comparative data, providers are not assigned a ranked position.

No. SpotLite designation is awarded annually based on the previous 12 months, provided all criteria are met.

Dentists who earn SpotLite designation for two or more consecutive years may qualify for a rewards program, which can include:

• Faster claims processing
• Reduced documentation requirements
• Access to a dedicated service team

No. The SpotLite program does not include additional compensation.

Yes. To opt out, email a formal request by using the Email Us form at the bottom of this page with your name, NPI, TIN and participating PDP locations. Requests are processed within approximately 60 days.

Yes. Yelp reviews were removed from the directory in 2024 and replaced with the SpotLite designation, which reflects objective, data-driven evaluation rather than patient ratings.