Dentist Repossesses Dental Work Over Unpaid Bill

September 30th, 2008 Julie Frey Posted in International |

This Does Nothing for the Reputation of German Dentists

A German dentist recently handled an unpaid bill in one of the worst ways imaginable: by tearing the dental work right out of the patient's mouth. (After he had broken into her house and tied her up.)

Since neither the woman nor her insurance company had paid the £320 bill, the dentist decided he would simply repossess the dental bridge in question.

He's now facing possible criminal charges for assault and is being investigated by the dental association.

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One Response to “Dentist Repossesses Dental Work Over Unpaid Bill”

  1. Dave Says:
    October 1st, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    GEEZ, Germany must NOT have any notable collection agency.

    With all due respect to the situation, can you imagine the look on her face when she figured out “who” the intruder was AND “what” he was there for?

    Don’t know about Germany, but, in the USA, you do have the right to collect what you produce…just NOT w/ a pair of forceps!

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