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Open and Affordable Dental

The doctors are amazing and you can tell they care for their patients. My problem is with how they go about things. They say they’re willing to train but then their training process is to watch a procedure a few time and then have you do it, on a patient, even if you’re not feeling the most comfortable. If you’re not ready to try something yet, and you say that, they will let you watch a few more but then tell you that you have to do the next one. The people they have to train you are nice, but you can tell they don’t really want to be there. It makes wanting to understand something better, or ask questions, uncomfortable and like you’re doing something wrong. I’ll also say that the other assistants can be quite cliquey and exclusive, if they don’t like you then it’s decently obvious, but I think that also depends on which office you’re at. Another thing to consider is that you might not be allowed to sit down unless it for lunch break. I was told that until we were fully trained they didn’t want us in the break room unless it was for lunch. You’re supposed to get two 15 minute paid breaks but depending on how busy it is, you most likely won’t. The plus was that the doctors care and will explain things as they go through a procedure (what to do to help the doctor see better or what instrument is used next but also explain the procedure and why they’re doing it). Another nice thing is that you get your first raise after three months and there’s a decent amount of opportunities to grow and receive more raises for other things. Overall, if you’re okay with the way they train and you’re comfortable working with people, than I’d say this isn’t a terrible place to work, I just don’t believe it’s a great place for most people. The shifts are long and if you have any chronic pain, whether it be back or leg pain, this is definitely not the place for you. 

Hands down the BEST company I have ever worked for! I started working for O&A back in 2020, it was my first job after my car accident. I was worried about how I would fare in the workplace after my TBI but I could not have picked a better company to work for. The staff has been nothing but supportive from day 1! We are truly a team here! I have never worked for a company where my boss worked just as hard (if not harder) than me. At O&A, we are all in it together and I feel that is what sets us apart. They care about their employees and encourage us to grow. O&A is opening more offices each year so there is plenty of opportunity for travel or promotion to the corporate team. If you're looking for a job that is encouraging with room for growth, then look no further! Open and Affordable Dental takes care of their employees and patients. If I have any say in it, I will never work for another company, they are just that great!

Open and Affordable Dental and Braces strives to create the perfect patient experience - and that starts with the employees. They have high expectations for their staff, but they provide plenty of tools and training to support their people.

As a growing company, with locations throughout the state - there are many opportunities and the ability to not only develop with the company but transfer to other locations. They are open to input from staff on how to more efficiently and effectively serve their patients.

As an employee you work either beginning of week or end of week, 3 12 hour shifts, and alternating Saturdays. They offer paid time off after 1 year of employment and dental benefits start after the first 90 days.

Working at Open and Affordable Dental is an immensely fulfilling experience. Here’s what makes it special: the management is genuinely supportive and fosters a collaborative environment where everyone’s input is valued. The access to advanced technology and continual training keeps our knowledge, skills, and training up-to-date. The emphasis on a great patient experience means we are making a difference in people's lives through excellent patient care.  Overall, it’s a great place to work where professional growth and compassionate patient care go hand in hand.  Best job ever!

I was super excited to start here because they offered paid training and accommodated my desired starting wage. I discontinued with the role after two days because of how poor the work culture was amongst the dental assistants and leads. Everyone seemed overworked and unhappy with their roles. I was mainly disappointed in the lack of scheduled lunch breaks during 10-plus-hour shifts. I was never told to take a break on my first day or when there was an appropriate time to do so, either. If you are considering it, make sure you are okay with an extremely high volume of patients and long days -- ask for a reasonable starting wage as well!

The doctors at Open and Affordable Dental truly care about their patients. The patients are amazing.  This is not a job for someone who is lazy as you are working the entire shift.  It is amazing to see the transformation of people's smiles.  I would highly recommend working here if you are committed to a career in dentistry. Most of the negative reviews here are from people who aren't committed to a career and are only trying out a career in dentistry without a real commitment.  You would longer 12 hour shifts, but only work 3 days per week with 4 day weekends.  Paid time off after a year.  Paid holidays, and can switch shifts with other staff if you need to take a day off.  The doctors are very accomodating.

The only plus about working here is you get 4 days off and they provide snacks. I couldn't stand how some days they were nice and other days at the flip of a switch they could get really angry with you. I felt I was always on edge and tip toeing around trying to please them, but you would never know, cause they could get really upset for something really small. Working here gave me a lot of anxiety. There are no designated breaks, including no lunch breaks. So if the schedule was full the entire shift you were working the whole shift. Your break was when someone cancels. This is a good place to start if you want to be involved in the dental world. 

Work here if you love hearing and saying the word “YES”!
YES we are here for our patients 6 days a week 7:30-7:30
YES we work 12 hour shifts and get 4 days off a week!
YES we take a ton of insurance including Medicaid and YES we see new patients and existing patients same day with pain or concerns! “How soon can you get here?” is our philosophy.
YES we have  nifty in office dental plans without sketchy disclaimers.
YES all our staff are amazing, smart and hard working!
YES we all help one another with smiles not grimaces!
YES we stand by our work and love ALL PATIENTS!

I started working here with no experience at all. The staff trained me until I knew everything and they were very patient. We do get breaks and lunches between patients (and we get paid during them)! We can get as much overtime as we want, which is helpful while learning this job. I would recommend this job to anyone, who wants a career. Also the doctors are very patient while we learn. The schedule is flexible which is a huge plus. We work three 12 hour days and have a long weekend. Sometimes we even get 5 day weekends!! I love everyone I work with, its like a second family to me. 

Open and Affordable Dental and Braces had overall a very lax attitude in the work place. I had to train myself but they did provide a manual with pictures and most of the offices are pretty much the same. I did learn a lot and I did not have to be certified to get the job, which was nice. I would recommend anyone who is not certified get the basic experience there. Cons, they do not pay well and you reach the cap pretty quickly and are often not paid on your scheduled payday. Also no overtime no benefits and high turnover rates among the DA's.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dental assistant 9 salaries reported	$21.67 per hour
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Dental receptionist 3 salaries reported	$20.67 per hour
Dental hygienist 1 salary reported	$60.00 per hour

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