[Broken_Hippo]

This isn't necessarily true.

Most dentists won't even need additional education - after all, we are actually just trying to get what they do covered. It doesn't mean the system or education must change, and in practice it will be like going to a specialist without having to visit the GP first. You wouldn't complain to the gastric specialist that your knee hurts either.

The bigger changes would be in health insurance coverage and things like that. Basic cleanings are more likely to be cheap: extractions might wind up costing more if one must pay their deductible first. Sure, some of the services will continue to be cosmetic only - but plastic surgeons (who often also do reconstructive surgery along with complicated dental extractions) seem to manage this just fine.

You being seen on time isn't an issue with this, honestly. Some doctor's offices have a habit of being on time. You can let them know upfront that you have multiple issues as well - this allows them to schedule more time with you (and bill insurance accordingly).

[autokad]

once you bring dentistry under the medical insurance, i believe everything else bad in medicine follows.

dental insurance is already a lot more affordable, its just that people treat their dentist like an emergency intervention rather than maintenance.

that is solved through awareness, not trying to pull dentistry into the incredible blob