Dentist charge more than website listed price

[Early Riser]

Do remember all the payments from the HSE that private dentists and doctors get as well as what they charge you

I did that.

Insider knowledge; I used to be married to one.

Ah - got it. And it generalised to dentists? Interesting.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

The average salary for a dentist is over €300,000 a year so I wouldn't lose sleep worrying about them starving.

I don’t believe that for a second.

Even the use of the term ‘salary’ shows a lack of understanding of dentistry. In the main, they’re self-employed and they’re not allowed to incorporate under the Dental Act. With the rise of companies like Smiles, people travelling for treatment, and the general economic malaise and aftermath brought about by the Global Financial Crisis, the average wouldn’t be anywhere near €300k.

There are a handful of dentists doing exceptionally well. The majority earn a decent living. But there’s no way that the average is anywhere near €300k.

 

[Purple]

I don’t believe that for a second.

Even the use of the term ‘salary’ shows a lack of understanding of dentistry. In the main, they’re self-employed and they’re not allowed to incorporate under the Dental Act. With the rise of companies like Smiles, people travelling for treatment, and the general economic malaise and aftermath brought about by the Global Financial Crisis, the average wouldn’t be anywhere near €300k.

There are a handful of dentists doing exceptionally well. The majority earn a decent living. But there’s no way that the average is anywhere near €300k.

This from the Irish Dentists Association in 2010 said that average incomes (net of expenses) was €136,709. While their income hasn't gone up much in the last 10 years I doubt it has gone down.
If they were working in someone else's practice their average income was €111,500.

That sounds about right to me. I presume they did the usual and didn't add the value of any pensions they have.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

This from the Irish Dentists Association in 2010 said that average incomes (net of expenses) was €136,709. While their income hasn't gone up much in the last 10 years I doubt it has gone down.
If they were working in someone else's practice their average income was €111,500.

That sounds about right to me. I presume they did the usual and didn't add the value of any pensions they have.

Okay, so not €300,000 then

 

[Purple]

Okay, so not €300,000 then

Have you read the thread?

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Have you read the thread?

Eh, yes I have; what’s your point?

 

[Purple]

Eh, yes I have; what’s your point?

You seem to have missed post 18.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

You seem to have missed post 18.

No, I didn’t. No real row-back in
Post 18.

 

[Purple]

No, I didn’t. No real row-back in
Post 18.

Okay. I won't worry about it if you don't.

 

[odyssey06]

Have heard some dental clinics eg Smile are now charging a Covid-19 premium to cover PPE, something like €6 to €18 depending on the treatment.

 

[Purple]

Have heard some dental clinics eg Smile are now charging a Covid-19 premium to cover PPE, something like €6 to €18 depending on the treatment.

Reasonable enough though, isn't it?
It's not their fault that their costs have gone up.

 

[odyssey06]

Reasonable enough though, isn't it?
It's not their fault that their costs have gone up.

As long as they declare it.