Dentist Rewards Vigilant Tooth-brusher
January 27th 2012 -
Dr. William Kent of Springfield, MO, a practicing dentist uptown, is constantly annoyed with reminding people to brush and floss regularly. I think itâs why dentists supposedly have such a high rate of depression, or suicide, or whatever it is, Kent told us. Thatâs why Iâm putting out my personal health discounts program. Kent compares his patientsâ records each visit (every six months) with their current dental health. If theyâve made what he deems an improvement – that is, if it looks like theyâve been brushing religiously – heâll give them $50 health discounts on their bill and they can walk out with a spring in their step. The specifics on what qualifies your teeth as âcared forâ remain unclear. Kent hopes this will encourage a dedicated approach to taking care of oneâs gums and teeth. It seems to have encouraged business through publicity, Dr. Kent says, but unfortunately, he doesnât expect most of his patients will relinquish the same, frustratingly blasé attitude toward dental care.
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