And I thought I was being ripped off - private dentist, an inspection plus a "clean", which consisted of a bit of picking around and a brushing with that special paste they use. I was in and out in 22 minutes including handling the documentation, total cost �80, and a demand to go in for a second cleaning session for a further �45, as if they couldn't be bothered to do it properly the first time. They also wanted to do an X-ray for a further �30, which I refused as I've no signs of decay and no fillings (I had a fluoride childhood).
Of course I've got off lightly, but it's still a rip-off.