Dear Dr. Dharakh,
I read your post and could not help but to reply. What India is going through is what has happened here in the US many years ago. The Internet has allowd our patients to become more informed about many dental issues, and in most cases are well equiped with their own opinions about treatment you may recommend. This can put any practitioner in a predicament, and in some cases lose acceptance of treatment. The "dental chain" as they are called have infilrated the US market and are growing at rates somewhere between 20-30% annually. What does this mean? It simply means that they have more leverage when it comes to negotiating fees with Insurance companies, Dental laboratories, and most of all marketing dollars. In addition, they are also recruiting young graduates right out of school and offer them a moderate salary with benefits. On the flip side, these yourng graduates are required to produce a lot of dentistry. This scenario is just beginning in your country, and this will change the dynamics for everyone else. You are a few years away before your experience what is happening here in the US.
I would like to hear some other comments about this subject from other members and see what you all have to say. I welcome any comments or questions.
Regards,
