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  1. Lisa Rager
    April 27, 2011

    I read this article today as well and was also glad that is wasn’t as bad as I thought it was gonna be. Encouraging patients to ask questions is always a good thing…if a patient wants to go to the cheapest dentist in town who is in network with his dentist he needs to know he may be getting what he is paying for…Thanks for sharing this quote: “Dentistry is the only part of health care where simply brushing and flossing every day can keep you away from us horrible dentists. If you don’t, we get to screw you. Live with it!” You made my day! I appreciate you Dr. Mike

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    • The Dental Warrior
      April 27, 2011

      Thanks, Lisa! I loved the quote, too. Cracked me up.

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  2. Al Mendez
    April 27, 2011

    Well put. I remember being told years ago, that no matter what you charge for a procedure there will always be someone out there that will complaint that it too expensive. No need to justify your fees. If you can provide a service that is provided by relatively few people, charge a “fair” fee AND can sleep at night, more power to you!!
    Thanks for this post!!

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  3. Warren Bobinski
    April 28, 2011

    There are people in every profession that “rip people off”….a few people like this can give a whole industry a bad name.

    Do you have that perception ofthe dntal supply guy? Or do some of us add value to what we do (and still guarantee the best price). Will you pay a huge price for something that you highly value and others would never spend that amount of money?

    The Yahoo article – and your article Mike, points out so nicely that for some the price is not as important as the service, its’ likely an indicaiton of how much they value their…..

    Smile!!

    Warren B
    Success in Dentistry and Life.

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    • The Dental Warrior
      April 28, 2011

      I’ve had good experiences with dental sales reps, Warren. But, I think it’s a matter of the “law of attraction.” I’m sure there are bad reps out there. But, mine have all been fantastic. “Birds of a feather,” as they say. 🙂

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  4. HanH Tran
    April 29, 2011

    What I found to be humorous is that there will always be a group of individuals (regardless of their walks of life) griping about the the service providers ripping them off or over charging them; they are the very same group of individuals that cuts corners with everything they do, to maintain their margin of profit, and with of the mindset that their expertise are of higher demand and are of more value then everyone else.

    Send them on their way so that they can find the services that would met their perception and thank them for saving you time and grieves.

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    • The Dental Warrior
      April 29, 2011

      All true, Hanh. Well said!

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