Dental Lab vs Dentist Pricing

[KKnapp]

Then why you hanging out here with us bunch of losers????? Ain't you got a TV???

Is there another dental lab blog website?
You mean winners

 

[KKnapp]

Then why you hanging out here with us bunch of losers????? Ain't you got a TV???

It’s great to share information and challenges with others in the same business.

 

[HaloOral]

I totally get what you mean. Many lab owners have the same frustration, we put so much time, skill and precision into each restoration, and sometimes it feels undervalued.

From my experience, part of the reason is that some dentists see the lab as just a “cost” instead of a partner in achieving quality results. But the ones who understand the importance of consistent quality and shade matching never argue about a few dollars , they know what that means for the final outcome and patient satisfaction.

Ive always assumed that when we lab techs create a crown for a dentist and charge him, say, $90 per unit, how much typically does a dentist charge the patient's insurance? I always assumed they charged 10x. Why on earth do these dentists haggle over a $90 crown and push so hard for a discount when they are charging 10x over? It always amazed me how nuts that is. If you're a dentist whose lab bill is only $2500/month, yet you're billing insurance $25k, it just seems if you're getting a quality crown, you'd be glad to pay $2500 and not try to haggle it down to $2100.

 

[grantoz]

hey knappy do you have any pictures yet of the lazer sintered crowns yet i would really like to see a finished crown in it.

 

[KKnapp]

hey knappy do you have any pictures yet of the lazer sintered crowns yet i would really like to see a finished crown in it.

Coming after FDA approval to market in 2026.
3D-LCVD, 3D-(Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition)

 

[grantoz]

Coming after FDA approval to market in 2026.
3D-LCVD, 3D-(Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition)

cant wait ! how much is it going to cost for a laser vapey thing

 

[KKnapp]

cant wait ! how much is it going to cost for a laser vapey thing

Still formulating my outsource service and technology licensing or franchise business model. Systems not for sale, licensing or franchise only to fully retain and control the technology. Outsourcing service only into 2028.

 

[grantoz]

sounds great its going to be very interesting how long have you been testing finished crowns etc

 

[mmbh]

Crowns made with freakin laser beams!