All of these improvements to cost savings for the patient.
But because many are expensive, dentists will often postpone upgrading yet keep prices in line with other dentists.
Sources:
taoofdentistry.com/blog/10-things-your-dentist-doesnt-want-you-to-know/
cbsnews.com/news/why-your-dentist-costs-so-much/
articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/19/secrets-your-dentist-doesnt-want-you-to-know.aspx
motherjones.com/environment/2014/09/dentist-ripping-you-off
vox.com/2014/10/13/6957627/dentist-rip-off