I Am Not In A Private Health Fund, Can I Still Afford Treatment?

The treatment of oral disease (oral pathology) is extremely important with lifestyle and systemic health issues at stake.

We cannot stress enough the importance of seeing your dentist for a complete oral health assessment (see comprehensive assessment) and treatment.

The cost for basic oral health is minimal when compared to the possible local and systemic cost of ignoring oral disease.

Being professionals, many dentists will consider financial difficulties when treating basic oral pathologies.

At Sydney Aesthetic Smiles we have payment plans available.

Why Is Dental Treatment Expensive?

When you consider:

• The cost of a minimum seven years of University training.
• Continual education undertaken/professional development-- courses, books and associations.
• Insurance, registration and accreditation costs.
• The skill and dedication required.
• The number of staff required (more than general practitioners).
• The stress of running a business, dealing with staff and clients (some in pain)
• The cost of equipment and the technology used and
• The cost of material.

Dentistry is not expensive.

It has been calculated that a dentist who follows correct sterilization procedures, uses quality equipment and materials and has well trained staff has expenses of at least $5 per minute with some practices being much higher.

http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/273892/articles/dental-economics/volume-96/issue-9/features/the-real-cost-of-dentistry.html

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