I am in full agreement with Dr. Dickerson position on this matter.  These rebates and fee split contracts undercut our profession as a whole and removes diagnosis and treatment planing from the realm of the dentist.  

We already have seen our patients of record have their teeth cleaned at a discount for one time only and then return to our office for the next cleaning.  Who does this help?  We need to encourage actions which promote the dentist patient relationship and not promote offers which use price to lure patients of record away from other dentist.  Who is following up to see that all treatment was provided as specified by the agreements?  Why should we allow non-dentist to determine what procedures are sold to patients before a proper history and exam are preformed?  I support this petition.  Dag Zapatero, DDS