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		lavezzi on Nov 1, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A new dental scam is to pull healthy teeth to sell... > Dentists in the U.S. are often driven by profit rather than patient care Isn't this arguably the case for any healthcare treatment in the US? It's all profit motivated and you are essentially gouged at every step of the way.

bityard on Nov 1, 2024 [–]

Some dentists/doctors/etc have integrity. They are becoming increasingly rare as private equity takes over family-owned practices.

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