[crystalmeph]

> But also going to the dentist already isn't exactly pleasant, the pokes, scrapes, drill noises, etc. Maybe we improve that first before sticking it in a robot?

From the article:

> The machine's first specialty: preparing a tooth for a dental crown. Perceptive claims this is generally a two-hour procedure that dentists will normally split into two visits. The robo-dentist knocks it off in closer to 15 minutes.

So this robot is actually improving the dental experience for the patient, which will hopefully reduce anxiety as well as reducing costs.

[77pt77]

> which will hopefully reduce anxiety as well as reducing costs.

We all know this is not going to happen.

You'll just pay a premium for the novelty.

[bradfa]

I would pay slightly more if it meant I only had to be in the dentist's chair once for 15 minutes instead of 2 hours split over 2 visits.