Dental procedure fees 1975 through 1995: how much have they changed?
Article Abstract:
Dental fees have risen modestly from 1975 through 1995, as dentistry has shifted from restorative procedures to more preventive and diagnostic procedures. The number of prophylactic oral care procedures increased 55%, while basic tooth fillings decreased 33%. In 1995 dollars, the cost of adult prophylaxis rose from $38.47 to $44.55 in the 12-year period. The price of dental services rose 6.8% per year, while physician services rose 7.2% annually, and medical care became 7.6% more expensive each year. The price of all goods and services rose 5.1% per year from 1975 to 1995.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1998
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Solo general practitioners and specialists
Article Abstract:
Most dentists work alone as sole practitioners in a dental practice. A 1995 survey by the American Dental Association found that 71% of dentists worked as sole practitioners in private practice, seeing an average of 55 patients during 37 hours of work each week. One-third of dentists did not employ dental hygienists in their practices. Gross billings in 1995 averaged $330,840 for general dentists and $479,150 for solo specialists, who saw more patients. General dentists earned $115,690 and specialists $175,810 per year in income from their solo practices.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1998
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Dental expenditures by selected dentist and practice characteristics
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Americans spent about $45 billion on dental care in 1995. The American Dental Association Survey of Dental Practice indicates that general practice dentists generated 76% of all dental expenditures, and full-time dentists were responsible for 89% of dental billings. Male dentists, who made up 87% of dentists surveyed, generated 92% of dental expenditures in 1995.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1998
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