Dental Clinic

I went to a small dental clinic where I had gotten a crown made and put in for around $150 three years ago.  The young dentist went to dental school in the Philippines and he's a third-generation dentist.  His grandfather was a dentist in China and then moved to Bangkok and opened a private practice.  Then, his father took it over, and now it's his turn.  Yesterday, I got an appointment just by walking in.  I got my teeth cleaned.  I guess they were having a slow day!  The dentist himself, although he had an assistant by his side, did all the cleaning himself.  He also gave me some advice on some problems.  It was just unusual having the dentist do the cleaning.  If anyone should be able to clean teeth, it should first be the dentist, I guess!  plus, like i said he was not busy with other customers.  at clinics at hospitals in Bangkok, i recall having a hygienist do the cleaning and the dentist would come in to evaluate...the way uncle jim did and that most American dentists operate.  Anyway, for about an hour, and what seemed like 5-step process, it cost me $25 to have my teeth cleaned.  i attached a photo of the clinic.  as far i know, the equipment and technology were very good.  he seemed very professional.  And, in this business part of town, I could walk out his door and go to another dentist two doors down!  And there was a huge dental clinic across the street.  i asked him about the competition and that's when he told me his family story.  he said his business is good because he inherited customers from his dad's practice.  this small clinic has three chairs!

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