Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3139021 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Dental insurance carrier market power leads to increased fee discounts. These higher discounts reduce dentists' earnings. Although the larger discounts may result in lower overall patient costs, this patient benefit is temporary. Ultimately, the number of practicing dentists in these communities will decrease as dentists seek improved practicing conditions elsewhere. This reduction will lead to overall fee increases until the earning potential of dentists is restored.
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Authors
L. Jackson DDS, PhD, Albert H. DMD, Donald R. PhD,