Economy is still poor but dentist are helping patients to get though the though times.
As our economy continues on a downward turn, the affects has impacted dental practices. According to an ADA survey done 6 out of 10 dentists that responded said their net income in the third quarter was lower than in the second quarter. About three in 10 said it remained the same. Even with the the decrees in income dentist are dealing with patients that are also trying to deal with a bad economy and having their own financial worries to deal with. Many dentist are trying to help their patients with the cost of dental care by offering discounted services, and payment plan option though their practice or a third-party financing company. As well as providing extended treatment duration’s to help patients pay for care.