I started going to Dr Jines in 1999. He was pretty good. He was very knowledgeable. I think that he is an MD as well as DDS. I reminded me of a charismatic televangelist preaching on flossing and brushing. He really seems to believe in what he is doing and made me feel comfortable with him. I really don't know how to compare costs with other dentists as he is the only one i have paid for, but I will say that It was not easy on my pocketbook. Unfortunately I do not have frame of reference with other dentist bills.