A dentist can also save money by not using the latest equipment.
They can charge the going rate for a service, but not be using the same up-to-date technology at another dentist may be using.
For example, if a dentist is still using rather than upgrading to digital x-ray in order to save money.
The problem for the patient is that Digital x-rays use much less radiation than a film x-ray, and they are more accurate.