I explained to the dentist from the outset that I was a former dental nurse so that she would a) know not to bulls#*t me and b) to talk to me as an intelligent person; she failed on point b. by continually referring to plaque as "dirt". She also seemed intent on telling me that I had had a tooth out (which I never have). She performed a scale and clean on me which was adequate but not necessarily thorough; I'd have preferred more attention to removing wine and coffee stains; it felt a bit rushed at the end. She certainly didn't try to up sell me on anything which was appreciated and demonstrated honesty. Exam and scale and clean performed.

Approximate cost: $140