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January 07, 2022

American Dental Association sounds the alarm over dental inflation in the United States

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,” 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 volumes….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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By Paul McTaggart