With the June 1st Fee Revision, the World Without the “Gag Reflex” of Dental Impressions Accelerates. Intraoral Scanner Consultation Fees 1.5x, Expanded Application to Crowns. “Consultation Fee Revision Countermeasure Seminar” for Dental Clinics to be Held – PR TIMES

News Highlights

The dental consultation fee revision, effective June 1st, is expected to accelerate the adoption of intraoral scanners in dentistry. Not only will it eliminate the unpleasant “gag reflex” associated with taking dental impressions, but the application of scanners to crown treatments will also be expanded, with related consultation fees increasing by 1.5 times. To address these changes, a seminar on countermeasures for the consultation fee revision will be held for dental clinics. This is anticipated to further promote the trend towards digitalization and improved patient experience within the dental industry.

Perspective from MA Medical Editorial Department

The 1.5-fold increase in consultation fees for intraoral scanners and the expanded application to crowns in this fee revision will significantly impact the equipment investment strategies of dental clinics. This is not merely about improving patient comfort but directly translates to operational efficiency and accuracy improvements, making adoption a pressing issue. For small and medium-sized dental clinics, in particular, the burden of high equipment costs can often become a hurdle for succession. In such circumstances, management and succession strategies that consider M&A and business restructuring, such as pursuing economies of scale through collaboration or group formation among multiple clinics, or utilizing tax schemes by transitioning to specific medical corporations or social medical corporations, will be indispensable for maintaining and strengthening future competitiveness. A prompt review of management strategies, looking at the consultation fee revision cycle from a medium to long-term perspective, is required.

Points Highlighted by This News

• The 1.5-fold increase in consultation fees for intraoral scanners will act as a catalyst for accelerating digital investment in dental clinics.
• The expanded application to crown treatments has the potential to significantly improve the return on investment for scanner adoption.
• Small and medium-sized dental clinics in local areas need to consider the risk that high equipment investment costs could become a bottleneck for succession.
• The importance of considering M&A and business restructuring, such as group formation and utilization of tax schemes, triggered by the consultation fee revision, is increasing.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• What level of actual treatment time reduction and accuracy improvement can be expected from adopting intraoral scanners?
• Even with the increased evaluation in the consultation fee revision, is it possible to achieve profitability commensurate with the initial investment?
• In the future, will the adoption of intraoral scanners become standard equipment for dental clinics? What are the disadvantages of not adopting them?

If You Feel “Should I Consult Too?”

This consultation fee revision specifically encourages equipment investment in intraoral scanners. If your clinic feels the burden of equipment investment or has concerns about management strategies looking towards future business succession, we recommend consulting with specialists at this opportunity. M&A intermediaries can provide specific advice on optimal equipment investment plans tailored to the clinic’s size and regional characteristics, as well as options for business succession and M&A, taking into account the trends in consultation fee revisions. It is worth seeking expert opinions for future-oriented management decisions.

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