“To this day, we’re still getting gouged,” said Dr. Cabugao, adding that a box of gloves went from about $6 to more than $30.
The dentist started to charge patients a PPE fee, but quickly abandoned the extra cost after a negative patient response.
“We’re still trying to figure out ways to be profitable while paying gouge-like prices for protective equipment,” Dr. Cabugao told The North Bay Business Journal.
The dentist said revenue has dropped by at least 25 percent since last year.
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