Thank you for the questions! I really appreciate the feedback. As I mentioned before, I am always looking to better my practice, and questions like these are a help to that effect.
In response to:
snaggletooth - I agree that medical professionals are busy and getting busier, and this reflects in time spent with patients, and in some cases, the quality of those interactions can go down. Whether this is due to changes with regard to insurance (as is stated in articles and forums elsewhere, offline) I am not sure. What I do know is that I strive to keep this concern in mind when attending to my clients. Asking questions, and listening to answers, is a first step, and this extends outwards from the dentist/ doctor, to everyone that the client interacts with while in my office.
paula ggibson - This is a question with a complex answer, and I appreciate you asking it. The cost of dental procedures does seem to vary, and is expensive, relative to other countries. I do not claim to be an expert in the area of relative dental costs; however, the many individual units in the chain of dental care - from salaries, to rent for offices, to insurance, and specialized machinery (for example, machines t omake custom milled crowns, in-house)- do add up and are expensive. That said, costs do vary, and I always recommend that prior to a procedure, interview different dental practices and ask questions. Be sure to ask about insurance and any financing options that they may provide. I hope that this helps!
svor1988 - Thank you for your response. I agree that reviews are important.
Although I see points both for and against listing costs on a website - not having such costs listed can encourage someone to call in and have their questions answered while making options for them easier to create- I agree wholeheartedly about being up front about costs prior to a procedure being done. Transparency with regard to how much the total will be, and how much would be covered by that particular insurance, is good for everyone involved. I hope you found another dental office more to your liking.
Thank you again, everyone, for your replies. And please keep more coming.
Dr. Huang,
https://novapremierdental.com/