Too many options

I want to agree with you about presenting ideal dentistry and then helping patients find a way to afford it.

Jun 1st, 1999

Frank A. Finazzo, DDS

Fontana, Calif.

I want to agree with you about presenting ideal dentistry and then helping patients find a way to afford it.

Too often, I would present several treatment-plan choices to a patient and never hear from the patient again. Giving too many options only serves to confuse the patient.

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