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I started out at this company 8 years ago as a general dental assistant...since then I have had the opportunity to grow with this company in more ways than one. I was able to not only grow as an individual with the skills they have taught me but also had the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. This company sees the bigger picture with not only their staff but also with the highest quality of care possible provided to all their patients that walk in their doors. American Dental Solutions cares about their employees. You're given the freedom to forge your own path and generate ideas to help contribute to the success of the company. The management team is always willing to listen to any ideas that are brought to the table to benefit employees as well as benefit patients. Unlike some companies I have previously worked for, they genuinely care about their employees. They take the time to listen to them--even if its not a work related concern, they lend an ear and offer their support any way that they can. I honestly feel as if I have two families, my family at home and my work based family. They offer flexibility and understand that life can happen and things do not always go according to plan--but they are always willing to work with you. I am very proud to be a member of the American Dental family, where you are not just an employee but more than that. They have helped me be successful in my career with them and for that i am truly grateful. Great companies are a product of great people and at American Dental Solutions, our people are its greatest asset!

This is a Dental Company all about making a quick dollar. They do not put patient needs first, they will upcharge and schedule appointments for whatever the patients insurance will pay. They do not care about their employees, to upper management, assistants are easily replaceable. Management lacks information needed to run a dental office. Their main focus is to make money. 
I've never felt more unsecure working for any other dental office Coming from a privately ran dental off, to a corporate office is definitely eye opening. 
The lack of compassionate towards employees and patients is unbelievable. The hours are long, and sometimes assistants do not have time for lunch because call center and front desk will schedule patients to raise production, so assistants are over worked  and stressed out. 
Most of their equipment in most offices do not work correctly or are super out dated. 
One positive thing about this place is the great people you get to work with within the different offices. 
This is a great place to gain experience as a beginning dental assistant but this isn't a place to grow. This isn't a place for someone who actually cares for patients. The turn over rate for employees is very quick. You will always be meeting new people to work with. 
Over all, very disorganized company. Lack of communication between Management and Employees. Do not expect much while working here from management.

I’ve worked for Amdent about 9 years all together. I left, and the grass is not always greener, which is why I am here and have no plans on leaving. They completely accommodated me during my
Pregnancy. I had weekly appointments I needed to leave for, they allowed me off all the time I asked for, and my hours are tailored to fit my families needs. My manager has always been completely understanding of any time off I’ve needed as I’ve always been willing to help out wherever I was needed if I was able to. I have always felt supported by my Office manager, coworkers, and upper management. My voice has always been heard and acknowledged if I have had an issue. It’s a fast paced environment some days, however it makes the day go by quicker. I have great coworkers so everyone works as a team to accomplish all daily tasks whether it being ordering or cleaning around the office as needed. Being a team player and helping everyone in your office, whether it’s the front or clinical, improves your working environment. I honestly can say that I enjoy my job and who I work for.  

By far the worst employer ever! The only thing this company cares about is the almighty dollar! There's no team work, it's everyone for themselves & the patients suffer because of this. Co workers are mean bullies that push the bulk of the work onto the newer employees & do not properly train the new employees. Of all the dentist I worked with, only 1 did good work, the rest did sub par work with many of fillings failing & needing to be redone. Crowns with open margins, root canals not being filled to the apex, over exposing patients with unnecessary x-rays, treatment planning 1000s of dollars of unneeded work... the list goes on! I wouldn't let them work on my worst enemy! 
Everyday was either a short lunch or no lunch because the doctor couldn't keep up with the schedule. Staying late past the scheduled end of shift. Being sent home early because the doctor left or called off, equipment failure, patients cancelling or not showing up. 
This company is a joke! Do not waste your time!

Toxic management that gossips about office managers and upper management to employees.  High turnover in every single position in office because it's typical DSO process of high volume production with no care given to employee or dentist stress. Patients are abusive because they are constantly suspicious of the high upsells and sloppy Insurance billing. Disorganized and careless business practices because the humanity has been sucked out of the practices. This is the direct result of corporate never stepping foot in the offices. They have no idea of the layout, patients, timing and capabilities of the staff or needs of the patients.  The few good dentists and employees are treated poorly by corporate and they fear for their job security.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Hourly wage, four day work week

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If my  “numbers” are not up to the standards corporate thinks they should be. Cutting costs  by limiting supplies needed to care for patients and squeezing in housecleaning duties such  as cleaning bathrooms , mopping floors , cleaning windows because the company is too cheap to hire a cleaning service , daily production goals for the entire office , all for corporate to be able to receive their monthly bonuses. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family owned, constant complaining by all employees.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to work, care for my patients and go home. Try not to get involved with gossip, be as positive as I can be.

Traveling to different offices everyday was rough. Spent so much time on the road to get to work and deal with a surgeon who has no respect for anyone not even patients. Dealing with a surgeon who has no ethics/morals and willing to do things that they would never do on a loved one made work very hard to believe in what my purpose was. This place made me actually rethink being an assistant (very happy I didn’t change careers)! When I questioned things I was told just go along with it. Management was horrible and made the rules up as things happened. They say family oriented nope that’s only for the actual family that works there and upper management. 

Disorganized management team, mostly unhappy coworkers. In general, not a pleasant work atmosphere. Office often out of needed supplies - ordering system needs improvement - a few managers are in charge of running between offices to restock any and everything. Not enough time per patient. For example, dental hygienist’s periodontal recall appointments have just been shortened to 30 minutes per patient. Break time is 30 minutes long if you get your full lunch on time. 

No 401k available - it was removed from benefits package. In my opinion, if you’re going to make the move to corporate, select a company with a 401k.

A positive of the company is competitive pay, health insurance offered. 

Managed office with many dotted lines creating challenging office dynamics.  Worked with clinical staff, patients, insurance company's, building and presenting treatment plans to patients based on Doctors recommendations.
Learned about the in's/out's of the dental industry to include clinical, insurance and corporate rules,  guidelines and regulations.
Management support was ok as field support was lacking due to management/employee ratio, spreading management thin.
Culture, at times, was toxic and working with newer staff was challenging due to the lack of accountability and transparency.
Most enjoyable was the opportunity was helping patients restore their mouths back to health.

I'm approaching 9 years with American Dental Solutions and wouldn't have changed a thing. I was hired with 0 experience and was afforded opportunities based on my work ethic to further my career. Remember, you get what you put in with a job, and American Dental Solutions recognizes that. 
I share the story of the progress of my career here often, and many friends, family, and new friends are shocked and longing for such opportunities at their companies. If you're willing to put in the work, the skies the limit here. Not many businesses afford you that nowadays, and i'm happy to be with one that does, you will be too.

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