dental assistant

dentist

dental hygienist

associate dentist

patient coordinator

Dental Associates Group

The culture within this office is unhealthy and lacks strong, supportive leadership. When concerns are brought to management, they often result in unnecessary drama rather than solutions, which creates division between front office and clinical staff. 

Accountability is a consistent issue, particularly with scheduling and billing errors, which are frequently shifted onto others instead of being addressed constructively.  

The practice itself feels outdated, both operationally and aesthetically, with little willingness from leadership to modernize or implement positive changes. 

Work–life balance is not respected; even pre-approved PTO may be disregarded, and staff are often expected to give more flexibility than the organization is willing to offer in return.  

Overall, the environment is stressful, unsupportive, and not conducive to professional growth or employee well-being.

There are multiple doctors with multiple columns of patients, and each doctor tries to have at least one main assistant at all times. A typical day is very busy with mainly crown prep patients or restorative procedures. Not a lot of extractions or endo. Sterilization is heavy most of the time because there are three general dentists and four hygienists working at the same time. Some of the hygienists run accelerated columns. 
Workplace culture is friendly and family oriented. We work together as a team and help each other at any opportunity we can. The hardest part of the job is the high turnover rate of employees. We are short-staffed most of the time, but we still have responsibilities and obligations to the patients. It can become overwhelming because it is a larger office. The most enjoyable part is being able to work with everyone so well and being able to treat the patients efficiently and with quality care. We make a great team!

Where to begin-
if you're smart, just don't. Run. They over promise and under deliver. They have an "everyone is replaceable" mentality and have zero respect for the people that work the hardest. When you do leave, they blame everything on you instead of taking ownership of the fact that their employees are leaving in droves. You will never work hard enough or be good enough for them. They will also lie to your face about anything and everything. Oh, and patient care---least of their concerns. Our office never had the equipment we needed to properly do our job, including the dentist! They have literally destroyed my love for dentistry and my self esteem. Really, just run. Do not accept a job with any of their locations. It's all the same. 

A lot of people steer away from “corporate” or practices with parent companies due to the micromanaging and uncaring upper management teams, but DAG has done their structure the right way! Our office is able to be it own individualized practice with patient focus and team feel with receiving support needed to stay in compliance with all regulations the are in the dentistry field. Having a group of practices to reach out to for support with daily items is a huge help over going it alone. Our office team is like second family to each other and everyone is so accommodating when emergencies happen in someone’s life. Being able to have paid time off available when I wan to take versus when the Dr is taking theirs is another big plus in my mind! Best choice I made working until the dental field was saying yes to DAG!

I was hired to work as a billing specialist. I was there for five days until management decided to inform me that my job was being eliminated. Not only did they waste their companies resources, they wasted my time. I was so upset I was being let go because the company decided to restructure their operations. But I think it was more about I didn’t fit into their “clique culture” and didn’t want to hurt my feelings. However, I have seen from time to time that they have had the same position open that I had. Tell me that isn’t a coincidence. 

My experience with this DSO was extremely disappointing. The environment felt toxic and profit-driven, with little to no concern for employees’ well-being. Leadership, particularly the COO Opal, came across as completely disconnected from staff and focused solely on making money rather than supporting the people who actually keep the company running.
Employees were treated as disposable, communication was poor, and concerns were consistently ignored. Morale was low, turnover was high, and it was clear that employee satisfaction was not a priority at any level of leadership. If you’re considering working here, be prepared for a corporate culture that values revenue far more than its people.

When I had my first telephone interview with DAG I was asked how much I'd like to make per day. I gave a $$ and was told that would be me guaranteed pay per day.   I was not told at that time that it will be for 6 months.  However,  when I got the contract, that was when I learned that it will be 6 months.  I'm getting ready to start my 9th month next week. For the past 4 pay periods (paid bi-weekly), my pay has dropped drastically!!! Approximately $20,000!!!!  I AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER JOB!! This situation is not sustainable!  I find myself dipping into my savings to pay everyday expenses.   Unless they change my compensation,  I will be leaving this company when my contract ends!

I have had the pleasure of working with Dental Acquisition Group for the past eight years, and I can confidently say that it has been a phenomenal experience. From day one, this company has shown a strong commitment to maintaining an exceptional work/life balance for its employees.

One of the aspects that impressed me the most about Dental Acquisition Group is they prioritize the well-being of their employees and encourage a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. The flexible working hours and options for remote work have allowed me to manage my time effectively and meet both personal and professional commitments.

I’ve been here almost two years. Benefits are awesome (paid holiday, pto, medical, eye insurance, 401k) the manager
 (And upper managers)  really listens and cares about your concerns and  will talk with you to your  anxieties. They will accommodate, within budget,  to order the instruments you prefer; which I am so grateful for. Working hours are the best! I work 8-5 Monday-Thursday . If we need a longer time for a patient, we can extend the time in the schedule!  DAG is all about the best standard of care for the patient! I found my forever dental home! 

Horrible management from CEO down to office manager.  No true systems in place, no proper protocols or protection for Dr’s, employees nor PATIENTS. Dr’s licenses are not valued in this practice per management. Patients are not valued only the amount of money that they spend. The revolving door for this office is absurd. The evidence suggests that within the last 5 years management has not been able to keep team members onboard. 


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Patient coordinator 4 salaries reported	$21.75 per hour

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