By Suzi, Kim, and Carly
Offices operate from either privately owned base or large complexes of specialists. One doctor/specialist to a large amount of doctors and specialists working in one office. Services vary from overall health services to specialized treatments and diagnosis. Treat patients either from all ages or specific age groups. Young infants to the elderly.
Types of patients: Children – Pediatricians Adults – Physicians Infants – Neonatologists Elderly - Geriatrician Services provided: Diagnosis Treatment Examinations Physicals Basic laboratory testing Minor surgeries Costs: Opening practice: $900,000 Upkeep: $20,000 per month Family practice: $95 - $255 pervisit Specialist: $115-$325 per visit Employees: Nurses Medical Assistants X-Ray Technologists Ultrasound Techs Pharmacy Technician Receptionists
Offices may operate from major retail or department stores. Services provided: Fillings: restoration of teeth Extraction: removal of teeth Periodontal: gum treatment Root canal: treat infected teeth Cost: Opening for practice: $600,000 Upkeep: $350,000 per year Average trip: $40- $500 Cleaning: $150 Regular Cavity: $75- $300 Crown: $900- $3000 X-Ray: $13- $135 Employees: Orthodontists Endodontists Hygienists Technicians Therapists Assistants
Services: Routine optometric Examinations Diagnosis and treatment Ordering eyewear Limited visual training Types of Patients: Anyone goes to regular dentist Usually depends on type of treatment patients wants. Costs: Eye Check-up: $150-$200 includes eye exam, contact fitting, and glasses fitting. Opening: $900,000 Employees: Optometrist- Main Primary Vision Care Optician- Prescription Renewal Contact Lens Technician Front Desk Associate
Before toothbrushes were invented, people used twigs and their fingers to brush their teeth. In 400 BC, Hippocrates suggested that toothpaste made from 3 mice and a rabbit head could cure a toothache. Your eyes blink over 10,000,00 0 times a year. Babies don’t produce tears until 3 months after birth. Eye muscles are the most active.