Re: Parents victims of dental fraud? What can be done?



spamnadazilch@xxxxxxxxx wrote:


Among the many, many fishy things to go on (with their DMO dentist) are
the following:

If the DMO isn't saving money (they rarely really do in dentistry), then dump the stupid plan and find a dentist that you trust.

People get trapped in the "insurance mindset" and think they cannot afford dental treatment without it (or somehow think treatment should be free).

There are many good dentists who refuse to participate in DMO scams and
would be happy to help.

Fawks

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