I’ve always suspected this was the case, but this result is kind of astounding. I would expect, generally, dentists agree on mouth health. Indeed, the ones he sees initially that lack financial motive have general agreement on his treatment plan.
A very generous interpretation of the results here are that none of these dentists have a good context for the reporter’s overall dental health, hence such variation, but I suspect it is the far more banal profiteering that is driving the differences.
My own experiences mirror this when I go to a dentist. A gleaming office with several very expensive cars parked out front makes me immediately suspicious.
This industry had better tighten up or it’s going to have real problems with trust.