Q. I am looking for inexpensive dentists in the Washington DC area. I do not have insurance, so I really can not afford the expense. As of now, I just need a cleaning, but potential more work may need to be done.
If you have any advice on who I should see or where I should go, please let me know!
If you have any advice on who I should see or where I should go, please let me know!
A. I would encourage you to visit this great site: www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago now and they have saved me thousands on all services. From root canals, cleanings, xrays, exams...etc. All services are included in this very affordable plan. They even had my benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day. hope this helps and good luck.
How much would a visit to the dentist cost?
Q. How much does a visit to the dentist cost around? i havent been to the dentist in a long time and i think iv got a cavity and there is a tooth that needs fixing, it really bothers me. so approx. how much would a visit to the dentist cost?
A. Look, if you can't afford dental care, seek out a dental school in your area and see if they treat indigent patients. Also, often your city will have a dental clinic where dentists volunteer their time to treat folks who can't afford their care. But generally a new patient visit at a dentist in Virginia (right outside DC) will run around $300 for a cleaning, exam and xrays, and you have to see the dentist for the exam, because it's the law. You can probably find a new practice that uses some type of coupons to attract new patients, and can get a better rate depending on what part of the country you live--also, if you think you have a cavity, then that will cost too, but it's still going to be cheaper than a root canal or extraction, right? Good luck!
Does a chiropractor make better money than a dentist?
Q. I was wondering what the range of salaries for chiropractors and dentists are. ALso do you if there is a high demand or if there is projected to be a high demand of chiropractors in the future?
A. First of all, I think you should be informed (correctly) of the amount of schooling a chiropractor undergoes.
A chiropractic program consists of 4 years of education averaging a total of 4,822 hours (This is AFTER the 4 years of undergraduate studies that most people enter the chiropractic program with). The program of study at all chiropractic schools is divided into Basic and Clinical Sciences.
This is a chart comparing the average number of hours per subject for chiropractic students and medical students for the Basic Sciences:
Subject . . . Chiro . . . Medical
Anatomy . . . 570 . . . 368
Biochemistry . . . 150 . . . 120
Microbiology . . . 120 . . . 120
Public Health . . . 70 . . . 289
Physiology . . . 305 . . . 142
Pathology . . . 205 . . . 162
Total Hours . . . 1420 . . .1200
Medical students partake in 3 years of residency, but chiropractic students also undergo an additional 3380 hours in chiropractic Clinical Sciences, which consists of extensive lecture, laboratory and hands-on training in manual procedures.
(Ok, I didn't mean to get defensive there. I just wanted you to know the truth about chiro-ed.)
I don't have any number on salaries, but I do know that the demand for chiropractors is on the rise, especially because people are now turning to alternative healthcare options instead of medical procedures/care. I am NOT bashing the medical community in any way; MD's are vital to society and serve a great purpose, but we can't deny the fact that . . . "the number of Americans who subscribe to alternative care has skyrocketed in the past decade, with an estimated $27 billion spent annually on acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, yoga, homeopathy and other non-traditional therapies." (http://money.cnn.com/1999/12/27/personalfinance/q_alternativemedicine/ )
Today, about 8% of the population is under chiropractic care. This number is believed to rise in the future, so the demand will be will also high. Though I should warn you, being a DC is not easy. You must understand (and be able to educate people) that the purpose behind the profession is to restore function to the Central Nervous System, because the vertebrae have a tendency to pinch the nerves that run out between them and cause negative effects on the body. Most people do not understand this and immediately assume that all DC's are quacks. Plus, DC's in the 1970's and 80's ran a lot of insurance scams and gave a bad name to the whole profession.
A good DC must know the science of the profession, be a good communicator, be able to run a small business successfully (no, if any, hospitals to work in), and be an honest citizen. I hope I was able to answer your question. Take care!
A chiropractic program consists of 4 years of education averaging a total of 4,822 hours (This is AFTER the 4 years of undergraduate studies that most people enter the chiropractic program with). The program of study at all chiropractic schools is divided into Basic and Clinical Sciences.
This is a chart comparing the average number of hours per subject for chiropractic students and medical students for the Basic Sciences:
Subject . . . Chiro . . . Medical
Anatomy . . . 570 . . . 368
Biochemistry . . . 150 . . . 120
Microbiology . . . 120 . . . 120
Public Health . . . 70 . . . 289
Physiology . . . 305 . . . 142
Pathology . . . 205 . . . 162
Total Hours . . . 1420 . . .1200
Medical students partake in 3 years of residency, but chiropractic students also undergo an additional 3380 hours in chiropractic Clinical Sciences, which consists of extensive lecture, laboratory and hands-on training in manual procedures.
(Ok, I didn't mean to get defensive there. I just wanted you to know the truth about chiro-ed.)
I don't have any number on salaries, but I do know that the demand for chiropractors is on the rise, especially because people are now turning to alternative healthcare options instead of medical procedures/care. I am NOT bashing the medical community in any way; MD's are vital to society and serve a great purpose, but we can't deny the fact that . . . "the number of Americans who subscribe to alternative care has skyrocketed in the past decade, with an estimated $27 billion spent annually on acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, yoga, homeopathy and other non-traditional therapies." (http://money.cnn.com/1999/12/27/personalfinance/q_alternativemedicine/ )
Today, about 8% of the population is under chiropractic care. This number is believed to rise in the future, so the demand will be will also high. Though I should warn you, being a DC is not easy. You must understand (and be able to educate people) that the purpose behind the profession is to restore function to the Central Nervous System, because the vertebrae have a tendency to pinch the nerves that run out between them and cause negative effects on the body. Most people do not understand this and immediately assume that all DC's are quacks. Plus, DC's in the 1970's and 80's ran a lot of insurance scams and gave a bad name to the whole profession.
A good DC must know the science of the profession, be a good communicator, be able to run a small business successfully (no, if any, hospitals to work in), and be an honest citizen. I hope I was able to answer your question. Take care!
What is a trustworthy Dentist in the DC area?
Q. I really want to get my teeth whitened but I am nervous to go to just anyone.
A. My dad lives in DC (actually just south in Falls Church, VA) and he gets his teeth whitened at Amazing dentistry. They have a really great reputation there, I would check them out for sure.
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