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Do remember all the payments from the HSE that private dentists and doctors get as well as what they charge you
Insider knowledge; I used to be married to one.
The average salary for a dentist is over €300,000 a year so I wouldn't lose sleep worrying about them starving.
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.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.
Have you read the thread?Okay, so not €300,000 then
Have you read the thread?
You seem to have missed post 18.Eh, yes I have; what’s your point?
You seem to have missed post 18.
Okay. I won't worry about it if you don't.No, I didn’t. No real row-back in
Post 18.
Reasonable enough though, isn't it?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.
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