02/20/2026
It's a hard thing to do, raising fees hurts the folks struggling to pay for care as it was, but I am no millionaire, I have no benefits, I've reduced my expenses as much as possible, and even donate my time weekly to the Clinic and I just can't keep it up.
I LOVE CLEANING TEETH!
I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE!
I need to be compensated for doing the thing I love.
I need to replace the old ratty office chair. I need to replace the old faded sign in the front of my building. To repair my deck and wheelchair ramp. Have to be ready for my old equipment to break down and need replacing. Need to be able to put away money for retirement someday.
Those who value what I do for them as their registered dental hygienist will pay the fees. Those clients who don't value what I do for them are welcome to call and cancel their appointments. Please don't no show and waste my valuable time. I'd rather be home with my family than sit through a no show waiting for an hour.
For perspective. Before the increase the average adult paid $164.21, with the increase that same cleaning will now cost $197.60.
Thank you for your understanding,
Marcia
P.S. Please don't yell at Candace for this change. She is the front woman of the office and she is here to help