Dealing with Complex Dental Treatment Plans during the Recession?
Last Updated: Feb 01, 2009
Dr. U. asks:
In my area the economy has taken a huge downturn throwing many people out of work and forcing businesses to close. I have several patients who committed to complex treatment plans. I require a 25% down payment before any work goes to the laboratory. I require a 50% down payment before I deliver crowns, bridges and dentures. I am in a situation where cases that I have started are ready for placement, but the patients cannot afford the 50% down payment. What do I do? I feel badly, but I will not be able to cover my costs if I insert the ceramic crowns. And I have no idea if the patients will ever be able to come up with the money they owe. How are you dealing with this?
4 Comments on Dealing with Complex Dental Treatment Plans during the Recession?
Dr.Siva Prakash Dhanaraj
02/03/2009
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02/07/2009
ilya
02/08/2009
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