How much do you tip your dentist?

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  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    First of all, I think that in alot of western countries--the tip is already "included", shall we say, in the high expense of health care. Secondly, I know that dental work costs alot less in Romania because I live in Italy, and alot of people travel there to get dental work done because it's alot cheaper.

    Think again.

    Don't have to "think again" once was enough, thank you. My husband's cousin is a dentist and professor here in Italy, and also goes to Albania to teach, so cool your jets, big guy.

    You said "I think that in a lot of western countries the tip is already included. To which I said "Think again." your husband's third cousins uncle being a dentist in a non-western country doesn't have any bearing on anything in regard to the previous statement you made of.. "I think that in a lot of western countries the tip is already included."

    In a western country, if I pay a high price for my coverage, I can think whatever I like. Most people do --as you can see. Oh, and it's my husband's 1st cousin, not 3rd. You made a mistake---hard to accept, I know.

    You missed where I "missed," "Uncle" as well.

    I was simply emphasizing how ridiculous the statement was.

    Evidently that went over your head.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll

    He was obviously referring to America, not Italy.

    That's an assumption! Not all western is America you know. america is a late western country since it's young compared to Italy

    You are intelligent--a true rareity, after listening to Mr "know-it-all".
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I would never tip a dentist but then again I'm not big on tipping anyway
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll

    I thought he meant The US originally.
    They don't even tip waitresses in Italy, so not surprised by that at all.
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Ignorance is bliss. Yes we tip waitresses in Italy---just less because THE TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED in your bill--got it?

    Really? You don't sound very blissful.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Tip your dentist? Oh about the same amount you tip your gynecologist I'd guess. I'd think a tip would be insulting to a medical professional, but maybe not. :huh:

    ETA: I've NEVER, EVER heard of tipping a dentist. How interesting. Where is this happening?
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll


    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.
    I thought he meant The US originally.
    They don't even tip waitresses in Italy, so not surprised by that at all.
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Ignorance is bliss. Yes we tip waitresses in Italy---just less because THE TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED in your bill--got it?

    Really? You don't sound very blissful.

    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll

    I thought he meant The US originally.
    They don't even tip waitresses in Italy, so not surprised by that at all.
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Ignorance is bliss. Yes we tip waitresses in Italy---just less because THE TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED in your bill--got it?

    Well not everywhere, but in a lot of big cities it indeed is included (stated on your bill most of the times as well) I myself still tip waitresses since i know a few friends working in buiseness like that and they save the tips all together to have an extra end of the year

    If it's included in the bill, by definition it is no longer a "tip."
    So you wouldn't be tipping unless you gave additional money on top of this pseudo "tip"
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll


    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.
    I thought he meant The US originally.
    They don't even tip waitresses in Italy, so not surprised by that at all.
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Ignorance is bliss. Yes we tip waitresses in Italy---just less because THE TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED in your bill--got it?

    Really? You don't sound very blissful.

    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.

    I sense a great deal of bliss emanating from you after your last few posts.

    Maybe you're right about the whole "ignorance is bliss," after all.

    My apologies.
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  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    It's actually stated on the bill as +15% TIP! So how can you argue on that not being a tip.

    I still pay a little extra for waitresses and such since they could use the money much better then someone making over € 100.000 a year just for normal work

    Sorry, by definition that isn't actually a "TIP" but I've seen that here in the US as well.

    They usually only resort to such measures (in the US at least.) after their waitresses aren't making enough money from too many individuals that do not tip.

    I understand that in some countries waitresses make a enough money to support themselves without receiving tips, that isn't the case in the US.
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member

    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.


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  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Tip your dentist? Oh about the same amount you tip your gynecologist I'd guess. I'd think a tip would be insulting to a medical professional, but maybe not. :huh:

    If your gynecologist was male, and did a really job, and you fancied him, you could let him give you a tip :wink:

    :embarassed:
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I bet the checkups would be a lot more thorough if you tipped..
    Do you think the dentist doesn't remember you?
    You're the guy who NEVER tips.

    My checkups take about 17-25 minutes, and are VERY thorough.

    Hahaha, now you are just crackin me up...

    You are not even reading what i say, and you think everything works like it does in US...

    Dude, it's just him. People in the US don't and are not expected to tip the dentist. Or GPs, or eyedoctors or any other healthcare people.

    And I bet you think long waits at the Doctors office, or Dentist for you are coincidental as well?

    I have plenty of family members in the medical field, and my fiancee is an MD.

    When I entered this thread I was initially embarrassed that the OP didn't know the correct amount to tip. Now I'm astounded at the number of people posting In This Thread that don't tip at all.

    That's not a tip, that's a bribe. I had no idea people were "tipping" doctors. Really. This is the first I've heard.
  • CometMeebru
    CometMeebru Posts: 122
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  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    For the troller:

    http://www.city-data.com/forum/dental-health/2055760-tipping-hygienists-expected.html

    http://www.angieslist.com/articles/top-10-services-tip.htm

    Not going to waste my time with frivolous links, the OP and I are both from the US, and I never said anything about any other country other than being surprised at how few individuals tip their healthcare professionals.
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member


    Not going to waste my time with frivolous links,


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  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    For the troller:

    http://www.city-data.com/forum/dental-health/2055760-tipping-hygienists-expected.html

    http://www.angieslist.com/articles/top-10-services-tip.htm

    Not going to waste my time with frivolous links, the OP and I are both from the US, and I never said anything about any other country other than being surprised at how few individuals tip their healthcare professionals.

    Actually, the OP is from Romania. Just sayin'.
  • justjumpit278
    justjumpit278 Posts: 96 Member
    The only person I tip (except for a waiter/waitress) is my hairdresser. I usually give her a 5-10 dollar tip and my regular haircut is $27. But I know my hairdresser pretty well personally and she's just fabulous!
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    I'm pretty sure dentists make enough money without tips.

    I only tip people who actually depend on tips such as servers, bertenders, strippers, etc.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    You call Italy a non western country...

    I smell a troll, but keep on rolling and trolling

    First rule of trolling, never tell you are trolling even if exposed as a troll


    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.
    I thought he meant The US originally.
    They don't even tip waitresses in Italy, so not surprised by that at all.
    That doesn't change the fact that in the US, it is expected that you tip your Dentist.

    Ignorance is bliss. Yes we tip waitresses in Italy---just less because THE TIP IS ALREADY INCLUDED in your bill--got it?

    Really? You don't sound very blissful.

    You got it wrong again--bliss is you.

    I sense a great deal of bliss emanating from you after your last few posts.

    Maybe you're right about the whole "ignorance is bliss," after all.

    My apologies.

    Apology accepted, and looked at your profile--explains everything--you're only 20 yrs old. My youngest son is 20.
  • SuperCrsa
    SuperCrsa Posts: 790 Member
    the mofo makes enough out of me,
    I dont tip the dentist!

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    This explains a lot.

    Huh?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    No idea since I've never done it. Do you think they would get you in on time faster because of it?

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  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Just the tip.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Just the tip.
    NO
  • missmtired
    missmtired Posts: 3 Member
    he is lucky if i don't bite him.....
  • 1_Ton_Lady
    1_Ton_Lady Posts: 46 Member
    Uh, really??? Who tips their dentists??? It's their job, its not as if they are giving me any extra freebies!! Tip? Absolutely not!
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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I have no idea how it works in US, assumed he did tip the dentist.

    Just wanted to explain we can't and don't tip over here

    You're not reading correctly, you tip 25% of your visit costs.

    So it's 25% of whatever you pay at the time of your visit.

    No wonder it is so simple for me then. I pay nothing at the time of my visit! I never heard of anyone in the states tipping the dentist. I have seen people send their OBs donuts or snacks for the office after delivering their child, but that is about it.
  • rowlandsw
    rowlandsw Posts: 1,166 Member
    I never tip mine, i figure at 200 grand a year he doesn't need the money.
  • 100toloose
    100toloose Posts: 151 Member
    This is what happens when people are ignorant and they don't realize there are other countries whre they do things quiet differently...
    It is crazy to hear in the US that drs are being tipped. In some part of Europe you tip your primary care dr ,dentist ,gyno etc...
    And you dont tip your waiter... And when they come to the US they won't tip the waiter and won't tip valet etc...
    So let's be open minded people - that's why we live this country!

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