Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

Date Posted: 1/1/2002

Question What's in a dental fee?

Answer A dental fee is the cost of a highly trained and skilled professional treating your teeth in a hygienic, comfortable environment. As well, fees represent the costs of the up-to-date equipment and materials, staff, laboratory fees, infection control measures, premises, utilities and furnishings. There are many factors affecting fees for dental treatment. The complexity of the treatment received, and the costs involved in running the dental practice you visit are such factors. The cost of maintaining correct infection control procedures alone can be very high. Dentists also need to pay ancillary staff wages and maintain equipment. The ADA recommends you obtain a written estimate or quote for any major dental work required, so you know how much you are likely to be out of pocket.

More questions in this category:

What's in a dental fee?
Is there a recommended dental fee scale and how does this relate to Health Fund rebates?
Do I have to pay my dental account on the same day as my treatment?
Does the dentist have to itemise my account?