Dentistry in a mail-order box

Partners In Prevention 1That is how some Americans are responding to the high cost of orthodontic care (read Invisalign).

As reported by the New York Times, at least 2 new companies are now offering a mail order service for invisible orthodontic brackets — at a fraction of the price of Invisalign.

The consumer has responded to the high cost of dental services by simply rationing his/her purchase of the same. Witness the ADA’s reports about the continuing decline in dental visits, and some of the sorry tales on LinkedIn about how hygienists need a Plan B for their careers.UPS

It is time to introduce new services which appeal to the budget and the over-arching healthcare concerns of the community. It is called evidence-based prevention.

By: Ross Perry

SOURCED: Partners In Prevention – http://partnersinprevention.ca/dentistry-in-a-mail-order-box/

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