• The American Dental Association warns US dental insurance companies about a exorbitantly high costs  causing dental inflation
• dental offices have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of doing business while patient volumes have yet to fully recover,” Dr. Dens with the American Dental Association
• Reason #1 for dental inflation = increased costs for personal protective equipment because of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Reason #2 for dental inflation = challenges dentists are having with recruiting staff and increase staff cost
• Reason #3 for dental inflation = low patient volumes….as of Oct. 11, more than a third of dental practices are experiencing low patient volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels

*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.