[Dgizzi]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

I see absolutely nothing wrong with this. The majority of businesses are charging an additional fee. Its not just for masks and sanitizer. Its for additional sterilization, cleaning supplies or even cleaning service. If you dont like it, find another dentist, pay no fee (which I doubt) and chance the place not being cleaned properly. With everything thats occurring the last few months, you should find something more substantial to complain about.

Sorry I don’t think it’s right either to charge $10 extra. Dentist fees are high as it is. And if you don’t carry insurance and paying cash, it adds up.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

I see absolutely nothing wrong with this. The majority of businesses are charging an additional fee. Its not just for masks and sanitizer. Its for additional sterilization, cleaning supplies or even cleaning service. If you dont like it, find another dentist, pay no fee (which I doubt) and chance the place not being cleaned properly. With everything thats occurring the last few months, you should find something more substantial to complain about.

Please name the other business charging because I have not seen any.....and yes $10 si stupid and I would report the state board

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by jrdonn

I went to Sumter Landing Dental Care today 6/1/2020 for a follow-up appointment. I was charged a $10 COVID fee. This is ridiculous, they see probably 50 clients a day times 20 business days a month at $10 each client. This amounts to $10,000 additional dollars a month they charge clients to cover the cost of their operation during this COVID crisis. I was told they had to buy different masks than what they normally use, which is BS. They were using the same masks they always use. THIS IS CRIMINAL! What are they using the 10K a month for (because of the virus)? They already use medical-grade masks and already have hand sanitizer. They are taking advantage of the clients to line the greedy owner's pockets. I would love to see them return the unnecessary fee they charged us during this uncertain time. They are a disgrace to take advantage of their clients this way!

I would report to the state board.......this is wrong 100%

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Dgizzi

Sorry I don’t think it’s right either to charge $10 extra. .

What are the fees at SLDC???

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by jrdonn

I went to Sumter Landing Dental Care today 6/1/2020 for a follow-up appointment. I was charged a $10 COVID fee. This is ridiculous, they see probably 50 clients a day times 20 business days a month at $10 each client. This amounts to $10,000 additional dollars a month they charge clients to cover the cost of their operation during this COVID crisis. I was told they had to buy different masks than what they normally use, which is BS. They were using the same masks they always use. THIS IS CRIMINAL! What are they using the 10K a month for (because of the virus)? They already use medical-grade masks and already have hand sanitizer. They are taking advantage of the clients to line the greedy owner's pockets. I would love to see them return the unnecessary fee they charged us during this uncertain time. They are a disgrace to take advantage of their clients this way!

I’ve used the same one dentist dental practice for thirty years, over three changes of dentist. Until a couple years ago, the dentist and hygienist didn’t wear mask, gloves, etc. This year, they are wearing higher quality masks, face shields, disposable gowns, and gloves. Masks and gloves aren’t very expensive, but disposable gowns cost quite a bit. I suspect that your dentist is also paying an unusual amount to a cleaning service, every day, for a much higher level of sterilization than usual. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to find that this cleaning is costing $500 a day (cleaners may be charging more than usual, too). I wouldn’t like that fee, either. I’m with you there. But if dentists have extra costs, they can’t just raise their fees, because whatever they charge, your dental insurance will pay the same flat fee per service. I get more annoyed when a thirty second peek inside my mouth with a mirror is billed as a dental exam that pays more than the charge for cleaning my teeth.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz@comcast.net

I would report to the state board.......this is wrong 100%

Google is your friend. Do research.

[wamley]

There are plenty of good dentist. Best to show by walking away and go elsewhere. Don't know if their all doing the same thing, but we have had great success and service from Marion Dental on 441.

[RDhot]

You are very unaware and very wrong. Dentists nationally are being forced to do the same thing. You have no idea the cost, the time, and the extra work that Has to be done. We have just re-opened in Michigan June 1 after 11 weeks of being shut down. You are Another cheapskate who has no clue mouthing off SMDH

[La lamy]

I imagine the big cost difference for them is in having to change gowns and masks and sterilize EVERYTHING after every patient. EVERY PATIENT!! You call it gouging, well that's how they feel about the new cost of PPE these days.

[rlcooper70]

They have to dispose of their gowns between patients and are only able to see many fewer patients per day to prepare the rooms. Those masks are covering the N95 masks which are expensive.

Have some compassion my friend .... everyone is suffering and thankfully your $10 will help these people see patients and keep their jobs.

[joseppe]

Originally Posted by jrdonn

I went to Sumter Landing Dental Care today 6/1/2020 for a follow-up appointment. I was charged a $10 COVID fee. This is ridiculous, they see probably 50 clients a day times 20 business days a month at $10 each client. This amounts to $10,000 additional dollars a month they charge clients to cover the cost of their operation during this COVID crisis. I was told they had to buy different masks than what they normally use, which is BS. They were using the same masks they always use. THIS IS CRIMINAL! What are they using the 10K a month for (because of the virus)? They already use medical-grade masks and already have hand sanitizer. They are taking advantage of the clients to line the greedy owner's pockets. I would love to see them return the unnecessary fee they charged us during this uncertain time. They are a disgrace to take advantage of their clients this way!

Better get used to it. I think you're going to find a lot of businesses increasing prices and fees in some way due to the COVID hardship they endured. That's business.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by ldovermiller

Guess who the landlord is at Village Dental...THE MORSE FAMILY. Wake up people, it is all about the $$$$$$$.

the Morse family has nothing to do with this

...but thanks for the laugh

[RDhot]

No you have no clue about the cost and procedures and protocols going on in a dental office it is up to standards. Who do you think is supposed to pay for the additional services? As usual, villagers only care about making themselves happy and the cheapest possible way. No concerns about health and safety

[LowOnCash]

Adding a $10 fee is price gouging no different then charging $8.00 for a roll of tolit paper - shame on them I won't go back. It's their responsibility to keep their office clean that's wwhy we pay uncanny prices for all their services. If every one does not complain next year they will double the cost - same stealing as the airlines charges for nothing we now pay.

[RDhot]

There is no legitimate complaint. As usual, you people have no clue