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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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