Why is dental care so expensive in the United States?

• One reason, dental care is so expensive due to the HUGE amount of dental student debt 
• The Educational Data Initiative conducted a detailed analysis of dental student debt
• 83% of dental students had student debt
• The average dental school graduate owes $292,169 in student loan debt.
• 2004 to 2011, dental schools raised tuition and fees EVERY YEAR by 5% to 10%.
• The average amount of dental school debt has risen by $207,922 since 1996.
• Interest rates for dental school loans vary on average from 6% to 8% a year.
• 18.7% of graduated respondents stated that their level of debt would influence their primary professional activity.
• Dentists are great people but they are stuck with almost $300k in debt they need to pay off (after taxes) so roughly $380k before taxes..so they have to charge high prices
• *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment.