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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I understand that a crown performed by a dentist usually costs about $1,000. That is the going rate. But, when the hygienist at Village Dental described the deep cleaning procedure that she was going to perform for a cost of $1,400, it really sounded like ripoff. It was a 2 hour procedure with no dentist present. Dental hygienists may be well trained, but I don't think they command an income anywhere near that of a dentist. So, I thought that her quoted price was outrageous. Two other dentists told me that I didn't need a deep cleaning. And, 3 years later, I my current dentist has still not recommended a deep cleaning. I believe that this procedure is oversold and overpriced in The Villages.

The dentist takes 60% or more of the hygienist salary.