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Snowbirds are heading south to find sun & warmth!
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Lilyana talks about her experience of traveling to Turkey for full mouth restoration with zirconias. *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message
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#1 - geography - Matamoros is in convenient location for residents of Texas 4 hour drive from San Antonio, Texas 2.5 hour drive from Corpus Christie, Texas Over 90 dental clinics to choose from in Matamoros #2 - reason why Texans choose to go to Matamors is they save up to 70% on their dental care vs. Texas dentists The 3X top dental clinics in our network in Matamoros *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message
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American Dental Associationās poll reports Just 61% report business as usual 39% report less patient volumes than pre-Covid-19 This trend matches with the global trend weāre seeing in dental tourism in Mexico, Costa Rica Europe weāre seeing down 50% and Southeast Asia is down 95% pre-Covid 19 levels *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message
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The American Dental Association warns US dental insurance companies about a exorbitantly high costs causing dental inflation dental offices have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of doing business while patient volumes have yet to fully recover,ā Dr. Dens with the American Dental Association Reason #1 for dental inflation = increased costs for personal protective equipment because of the COVID-19 pandemic Reason #2 for dental inflation = challenges dentists are having with recruiting staff and increase staff cost Reason #3 for dental inflation = low patient volumesā¦.as of Oct. 11, more than a third of dental practices are experiencing low patient volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels
*disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.
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85,000 New South Whales adults are currently on the public dental waiting list in NSW and it could be two or three years before they see a dentist According to Northern Beaches Review Medicare does not cover dental work. In some areas, it can be just as hard to find a private dentist Some New South Wales residents are staying away from a dentist due to Covid-19 "Every Australian deserves the ability to smile, speak and eat without pain," Australian Dental Association Net|Net The root cause is lack of affordable dental care *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message
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Is US dental care just for rich people?
Can poor people get dental care in the US? Letās unpack the New Yorker article = How Do You Get Dental Care When You Canāt Afford It? Poor residents of Philadelphia are unable to afford basic dental care Mission of Mercy is providing FREE dental care through ādental fairsā People start lining up at 4:00am in the morning..the need is so great Medicare doesnāt cover dental care except in certain specific circumstances Medicaid coverage for adults varies from state to state Dental care is either unavailable or an unaffordable luxury - Mission Mercy quote When confidence is measured by a smileā¦when you cannot afford basic dental care it causes pain & suffering *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
US Dental prices will skyrocket in 2022 due to dental inflation
What causes dental inflation? More expensive materials - masks/Covid-19 materials Surgical mask cost has at least doubled since pandemic onset, More expensive labor - labor shortages, hygienists ADA dental hygienist, assistant shortage in Washington State Rural Wisconsin counties struggle with dental care access 39.3 percent of dentists said trouble filling vacant staff positions was limiting ability to treat more patients, Trouble filling vacant staff positions: 43.9 percent Not enough patients trying to make appointments: 30.2 percent COVID-19 safety protocols are limiting the capacity: 29.7 percent More than 80 percent of dentists find the recruitment of dental hygienists and assistants to be extremely or very challenging compared to before the pandemic These challenges have led hiring dentists to raise the pay rate for positions as well. In the poll, 73.1 percent, 70.7 percent and 67.1 percent of dentists increased pay for assistants, hygienists and administrative staff, respectively. What is the bottom line? Dental costs are going to go up double digits in 2022 *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
Turkey dentists, what should you know in under 60 seconds?
What is the deal with Turkey dentists? Great time to visit Turkey as you get 40% more value for your money with the TRY exchange rate - 1 EUR = 15 TRY There are 4 major dental tourist areas: Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum Best way to get around = Uber in major cities, Metro & BiTaksi app in Istanbul
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Bali dentists, what should you know in under 60 seconds?
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Why is dental care so expensive in the United States?
One reason, dental care is so expensive due to the HUGE amount of dental student debt The Educational Data Initiative conducted a detailed analysis of dental student debt 83% of dental students had student debt The average dental school graduate owes $292,169 in student loan debt. 2004 to 2011, dental schools raised tuition and fees EVERY YEAR by 5% to 10%. The average amount of dental school debt has risen by $207,922 since 1996. Interest rates for dental school loans vary on average from 6% to 8% a year. 18.7% of graduated respondents stated that their level of debt would influence their primary professional activity. Dentists are great people but they are stuck with almost $300k in debt they need to pay off (after taxes) so roughly $380k before taxes..so they have to charge high prices *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
How do lobbyists make sure Americans donāt get access to affordable dental care?
Fortune has done a great job reporting on this trend: I know how lobbyists make sure Americans donāt get dental careāI was one of them Three powerful trade groups in Washington lobby against getting dental coverage for American dental patients āAmericaās Health Insurance Plans(AHIP), the Better Medical Alliance, and the American Dental Association (ADA) kill bills to expand medical coverage/access to include dental care This is despite the fact that adding coverage for dental care to the new Build Back Better is the #1 request The primary reason Medicare hasnāt covered dental care since its inception in 1965 (except when oral health problems become so severe they require hospitalization) is that organized dentistry staunchly opposed it. main concernāas it was 56 years agoāis that Medicare would not reimburse dentists to their satisfaction. The ADAās lobbyists, in essence, are placing the financial desires of dentists above the health needs of millions of Americans *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
Whatās the inconvenient truth about dental insurance?
Dental insurance does NOT cover catastrophic dental coverage (like medical) - dental insurance is capped Industry terminology = plan maximum Average Dental Plan Maximum = $1,000 - $2,000 Inconvenient truth = dental plans maximums have been these same levels for the past 30X years while the cost of dental care has risen on average 4.3% per year according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Of the $62B spent on dental care in 2019 in the United States an equal amount of people paid out-of-pocket as were covered under dental insurance Just 50.2% of dentate adults aged 18ā64 with private health It may not even be worth buying dental insurance if you need extensive dental care according to Consumer Reports When a dental crown costs $3950 or a dental implant costs $7,350 a dental insurance plan maximum of $2,00 doesnāt work *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
Dental Tourism patient testimonial - in their own words
Letās hear from a dental tourism patient in Cancun, Mexico at Dental Clinic Cancun *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
You wonāt believe this...17.5% of Americans skipped the dentist because they couldnāt afford it!
Letās talk about the WallStreetJournal article on Americans being unable to afford dental care 17.5% of Americans couldnāt afford dental care Thatās 58M people who donāt get regular dental care...so it will just get worse 17.5% is a full 10% more Americans who cannot afford dental care than medical treatment Dental insurance typically covers far less than traditional medical insurance. Many plans will pay for only $1,000 or $2,000 of dental work in a year.ā ā The stats come from the American Dental Association Health policy Institute Options = delay dental care, finance dental care, dental school, go without treatment and just remove the tooth Millions of Americans, including many who have dental insurance, have to take out personal loans or dig into slim savings to pay for dental care. ā Lenders are betting that rising out-of-pocket costs for dental work will create a niche but lucrative financing market on buy now-pay later loans
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Thailand opens to 10 countries for dental tourism
Exciting news that (my adopted country) Thailand has opened IMTJ reports that Thailand is now open to 10X countries China, Germany, Singapore, the UK and the USA The Thailand Ministry of Foreign affairs has provided these great infographics *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
How much do dental implants cost in LA
If youāre in LA dental implant prices can vary wildly even with dentists just across the street RealSelf sets the average price of a dental implant at $7,350 The crazy part is that 99% of dental implant prices arenāt online nor can you call a dentist in LA to get them...you have to come into a dental office before they will even give you prices In LA a dental implant can cost you $3,200 plus you can get financing At Smile Angels - the dental implant cost starts at about $1500 and goes up to $7000 At West Angeles - the dental implants range from $1,500 to $60000 Pro Tip = watch out for come-on pricing that does NOT include the crown (which cost an extra $1-2k) For comparison, a dental implant (implant, abutment, crown) in Tijuana, Mexico at Washington Dental is $1,200 to $1,400 *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message -
Hereās how much All-on-4Ā® treatment costs in London
If youāre in London All-on-4Ā® treatment concept prices can vary wildly even with dentists just across the street. It pays to shop around Bupa Dental sets the average prices of All on 4 at Ā£11,500 and ranges from Ā£8,000 and Ā£21,000 per jaw Hereās the inconvenient truth for All-on-4Ā® treatment : 95% of London dentists do NOT list their prices..they force you to come into their clinic to get a quote first In London at NW1 Dental prices for All-on-4Ā® treatment START at Ā£7,000 Pro Tip = watch out for come-on monthly pricing! When they start talking about low monthly financing you know it is expensive... For comparison, All-on-4Ā® treatment concept in Istanbul Turkey is Ā£2500 arch plus you get a 2 night free hotel stay All-on-4Ā® treatment concept in Budapest, Hungary is Ā£5000 arch plus you get a 4 night free hotel stay All-on-4Ā® treatment concept in Valencia, Spain is Ā£5000 arch *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dentaldepartures/message - Vis mere