Episode 16: Have you ever felt skeptical of an "upselling" dentist? Or confused about why your dentist took forever for your procedure when your friend sworethe same amazing dentist delivered the same care in 10 min? Join us as we (dentists) and our colleagues (Dr. Husaini, Dr. Leo) explore why we sometimes frustrate our patients with contradictions and different expectations. Spoiler alert: it's not what it looks like...

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TIME STAMPS
2:16 My cleanings done already?
6:58 New dentist says I need 5 fillings. My old dentist says I don't need any. Who's right?
10:47 Recap
11:19 How do we know when you need a filling?
24:22 So what can our patients do?
26:55 I have the same dental issue as my friend who's been there. Why was I recommended a different treatment plan?
30:50 Why warranties are NOT a thing in dentistry
35:54 Dentistry is not expensive. Neglect is.
39:19 What are other forces at play that affect dentistry on a systematic level
40:56 Epilogue: how we became friends