Private dental care cost has gone up by 50-70%

PETALING JAYA: The costs of private dental care has risen by 50-70%, due to several factors including inflation. As a result, private dental care may not be affordable to many.

Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners Association (MPDPA) President Dr Jayaseel SR Pillai said general inflation has affected the cost of dental materials, equipment, and overhead, in turn leading to the rise in dental care cost.