I swear, I think dentists go to conventions that offer info seminars on “How to increase you dental practice income” to learn these new tricks. Every time I go to the dentist...there’s a “new” thing. Not a problem with my teeth...but some new thing to sell me on.
I had a crown done in Mexico. Right across Yuma. $600. Came out after 6 months but it was worth a try. Many Canadians & Americans took advantage. $6 to park on our side of the border. Short walk. Long line getting back in the US.
I remember reading an article in Readers Digest. A reporter went to a Dental school to see what needed to be done. He then went all over the US for exams. The ‘results’ were all over the place costing money based on one’s insurance. Conclusion: He was ‘troubled’.
Here’s the solution: Test centers that document what’s required but not do the work.
Allow hygienists to open their own storefronts where no dentist is allowed. Let them do the referrals if necessary.