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12. As a dentist, I couldn't agree more with the patients:

Reply to Divine Discontent (Original post)

Sat Aug 17, 2013, 08:11 AM

Aug 2013

the nature of dental coverage in this country is inhumane. It's really the presence of annual maximums which makes dental insurance ineffective for those in bad shape, relatively speaking. The ADA sold its soul years ago for a nice weekend in Gerald Ford's hometown. No BS.

My costs of handling the nonsense are extreme, and I would gladly pass the savings directly to the patient, and it would be substantial.

I could go on and on for hours...maybe days.

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Breaking News on Dental Health - What more do America's leaders need to hear? [View all] Divine Discontent Aug 2013 OP

A few of us were having this discussion this past weekend Link Speed Aug 2013 #1

70K? whoa. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #3

Let me guess PCIntern Aug 2013 #16

thank you for the input, Link Speed Divine Discontent Aug 2013 #5

2700, and I have insurance nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #7

important issue....kicking back to the top Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #2

thanks much, LiL! I appreciate it, kindly. Divine Discontent Aug 2013 #8

In most European countries, dental care is included in the national insurance coverage. JDPriestly Aug 2013 #4

Hey JDP! Divine Discontent Aug 2013 #6

Not just Scandinavia Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #21

Kick Kick Kick 1776Forever Aug 2013 #9

K&R Jamastiene Aug 2013 #10

Thanks for this article. scarletlib Aug 2013 #11

As a dentist, I couldn't agree more with the patients: PCIntern Aug 2013 #12

thanks so much for your input on this subject, PCIntern Divine Discontent Aug 2013 #14

I agree but it has become so complex PCIntern Aug 2013 #18

Kicked and Recommended! Enthusiast Aug 2013 #13

hey Enthusiast! :) good to see you! n/t Divine Discontent Aug 2013 #15

Good to see you, too, DD! Enthusiast Aug 2013 #20

I just don't think about it, sadly Marrah_G Aug 2013 #17

Call me a skeptic on this. duffyduff Aug 2013 #19