How much do you tip your dentist?

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  • MzNeecie
    MzNeecie Posts: 107 Member
    :) I tip her whatever my co pay is lol
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    Woah, I only pay the bill. I'd starve if I tipped 20% or $300.. I had no idea that I should.. but I wouldn't anyway.. He's doing wayy better than I am lol
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    Tip? My dentist is pretty hot, I'd give her the whole thing.
  • MyPureSteez
    MyPureSteez Posts: 265 Member
    So you're telling me all this time I've was suppose to be tipping my dentist?
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    :) I tip her whatever my co pay is lol
    ^^ this lol
  • MyiahRose
    MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
    Tip my dentist? I just paid 600 dollars for a crown
  • bugginmary
    bugginmary Posts: 44 Member
    I don't tip my Dentist at all. I have never heard of tipping your Dentist.

    Same here! I'm definitely not planning to start either since she's already getting enough money from me and my insurance company to fund her brand new Mercedes.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    We don't tip dentist...they make great money off my mouth
  • nikki0753
    nikki0753 Posts: 383 Member
    nobody is obliged to tip their dentist.
    ive certainly never seen it in the time ive worked in dentistry.
    if you want to tip i guess u could; they're not gonna turn it down but they already make a ridiculous amount of money.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Tipping a dentist? That's like tipping a police officer who writes me a speeding ticket. Yikes!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I expect tips from my dentist, not the other way around.
  • BamaBreezeNSaltAire
    BamaBreezeNSaltAire Posts: 966 Member
    Um, NOT A DAM THING. He lives in twice the house as me, lives on the water, has new cars, fancy bikes and his wife doesn't work. I'd say he get's paid plenty.
  • Headingforhealthier
    Headingforhealthier Posts: 85
    I don't tip my Dentist at all. I have never heard of tipping your Dentist.

    ^^^^ this

    I assume that anyone in the medical profession is charging enough money to take into account their level of education, degree of specialisation and their time. If they're not then the problem lies with the clinic or hospital management.

    Then you better assume you're not going to get the best Care.
    Stay Safe.

    ^^ Yup, and your assumption is pretty wrong on the pay side too, its insurance companies that are paid well for certain, the rest is fought for and up for grabs...and more and more now than it ever used to be. In Bulgaria, you'd better have tipped your MD before your procedure, or he might get "sloppy"...seen the poor results before, and it was even a mis connection in this case that caused the "tip" to not be paid before surgery...sloppy closure after surgery seemed to be almost akin to the stereotypical ill mannered chef spitting in your food because you don't tip well...

    I believe in the west this "practice" is called "medical malpractice" and you can lose your licence for it. Maybe these countries should follow suit.
  • megzmom919
    megzmom919 Posts: 8
    What??? Is this for real? Never heard of such a thing,. That would be funny to tip my GYN. Saying thanks doc nice job.
  • doug_pierce
    doug_pierce Posts: 255
    I've never heard of tipping a dentist, but I have a friend who tips the dental hygienist, but that is just because he smokes cigars and his breath stinks.
  • tdotdiva
    tdotdiva Posts: 22 Member
    The only tip I've ever given my dentist was "you should get more current magazines"...

    Does that count? Otherwise, tipping a medical professional is ridiculous.
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    Dentists are scumbags! Work 3-4 days a week, charge insane prices and on top of that make you take time off work so you don't make them work long hours!


    I'M A PROUD ANTI-DENTITE!!!
  • 195to135
    195to135 Posts: 33 Member
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Do you just post to show people your lack of intelligence? :huh:

    People in the States, Canada or UK don't tip their dentist, Most likely neither do a lot of other places.
    Maybe you should go to a dentist one day and see for yourself, I'm sure your mother would be happy to book you an appointment.
    You only tip those that are in the service industry , Ex. Wait staff, tour guides, bellmen, cab drivers, hair dressers ect.
    Tips are generally done to subsidize low wages that are common among the service industry, A dentist isn't among those where a tip is expected.

    Stop being an ignorant brat.
  • helsbelshms
    helsbelshms Posts: 93 Member
    Wow I can't believe anyone would tip a dentist. I always believed that tipping was reserved for services rendered that are not adequately salaried. If someone earns 4 or 5 times what I earn, then I'm not about to give them more of my hard earned cash just to do the job they are already paid for.

    I only tip what I can afford, usually tip what I deem appropriate for the service I've received and everyone I know does the same thing. We have no set amount of 10%, 20% etc, just depends on what we can afford compared to what service has been provided. Then again, I'm in the UK and tipping is no where near as prevalent as in the US and people don't usually rely on tips to top up their salaries.
  • doug_pierce
    doug_pierce Posts: 255
    "Perhaps you should lock up the N20 tanks".... Did I just say that out loud?
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Lots of jealousy of people who mad e a good career choice and completed some very tough schooling to have a career.
  • rowlandsw
    rowlandsw Posts: 1,166 Member
    You aren't kidding. Mine is helping his kid thru dental school and says it's brutal compared to when he went. My dentist actually has better hours than most. I just wish i didn't have teeth issues on his days off lol
  • MrsK20141004
    MrsK20141004 Posts: 489 Member
    Troll post, but I'll add something cause I'm bored. I give him some bits of string as a tip. My dentist loves bits of string.

    Is your dentist a cat? Meh, nevermind it doesn't matter, I'm going to assume he is a cat. Its cuter that way!
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    I live in Canada...dental benefits! :D
  • CometMeebru
    CometMeebru Posts: 122
    I live in Canada...dental benefits! :D

    Unless you have insurance or you're on welfare, you dont get 'dental benefits' its not covered under any provincial health plan.
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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    I live in Canada...dental benefits! :D

    Unless you have insurance or you're on welfare, you dont get 'dental benefits' its not covered under any provincial health plan.

    My employer pays for it is what I meant. It's just included as part of my deal :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I live in Canada...dental benefits! :D

    Unless you have insurance or you're on welfare, you dont get 'dental benefits' its not covered under any provincial health plan.

    My employer pays for it is what I meant. It's just included as part of my deal :)

    So the part about Canada was irrelevant. :flowerforyou:


    I pay for my own dental, about $25 a month. No biggie.
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    So you're telling me all this time I've was suppose to be tipping my dentist?

    Yes, 15-25% of whatever you pay on the day of the visit. (I do 25%.)

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