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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by DaveExeter on Monday June 20, 2022 @12:37PM (#31812404)
>cost out-of-pocket to address the cavities and they gave a number somewhat north of $200

Sorry for the all caps, but YOU HAVE TO NEGOTIATE PRICES! $200+ per filling is an ASKING PRICE. You counteroffer at $75/per filling. Maybe meet at $90/each.

IF YOU DO NOT NEGOTIATE PRICES YOU WILL BE CHEATED!

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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by GordonS on Monday June 20, 2022 @02:29PM (#31813815)
You have to haggle at the dentist?!
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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by bombcar on Monday June 20, 2022 @05:02PM (#31815902)
"You need seven cavities filled"

"I'll fill two of them"

"Ok, how about five?"

Yes, I know they're talking about haggling on price, but it's more amusing this way.

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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by mb7733 on Monday June 20, 2022 @01:12PM (#31812826)
Well, in this case he would have been cheated no matter the price.
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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by DaveExeter on Monday June 20, 2022 @02:26PM (#31813787)
In that case, yes.

But I saw a quote from a dentist who wanted to charge some woman $260 per filling for 4 fillings.

Who pays $260 per filling? That is a crazy price. $1,040 for an hours work? You have to put your foot down.

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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by itsoktocry on Monday June 20, 2022 @03:07PM (#31814318)
>Who pays $260 per filling? That is a crazy price. $1,040 for an hours work?

The rate may be a tad high, but I don't think a dentist is cranking out 4 fillings in an hour.

Here in Canada we have a semi-regulated system, and $200-$300 CAD per filling looks pretty normal at my insurance provider.

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Re:Dentistry is less scientific and more gratuitous than peo... by fluctor on Monday June 20, 2022 @03:03PM (#31814256)
You shouldn't have to negotiate prices.
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