The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

Released Friday, 15th August 2025
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The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

The Ethics of Cost Shifting in Dentistry

Friday, 15th August 2025
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Imagine you offer two options to your patients—one with premium materials, one standard. Sounds good, right? But what happens when those better options come at a cost that insurance won’t cover?

Now ask yourself—when you pass on those costs to higher-paying patients, is that ethical? Or are you just playing Robin Hood with root canals?

Here’s the kicker—many practices do this silently. PPO plans cover less, yet those patients often walk out with the same high-quality restorations that cash-paying or premium-insured patients get. So, who's really paying? Your MEPAT patients… the ones funding your LEPAT patients' dental care.

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