If you keep your head down, agree with everything, and don’t ask questions, you’ll likely be fine here.
There is a noticeable lack of respect from some providers, ranging from hygienists to specialists, some whom are independent contractors. I have personally witnessed verbal abuse and heard credible reports of physical aggression that were reported multiple times including a provider that would mistreat people that weren’t in their “category”. When concerns are raised, accountability often feels avoided. Employees are sometimes guided toward “transfers” that appear voluntary. People are termed for reporting and receive a severance package or promoted so later than can be taken back with no real reason or maybe even termed.
The workload is heavy and constantly changing. New initiatives roll out frequently, often averaging three per week, on top of existing responsibilities. Expectations remain high, even when capacity clearly doesn’t. Many of these initiatives are pushed aggressively to patients, whether staff feels aligned with them or not.
Development plans and growth conversations are discussed but rarely followed through. Promises made by office management and upper leadership often do not happen.
General dentists seem to be under strong production pressure, particularly around crowns. Non-clinical staff are trained to question clinical decisions when certain treatments are not diagnosed, which creates uncomfortable and ethically challenging situations.
Performance reviews feel predetermined. “Exceeds expectations” is essentially unattainable, and managers are trained on why employees should not receive that rating. This undermines trust in the evaluation process.
Overall, the environment feels metric-driven, high-pressure, and reactive. Burnout is common. If you value transparency, realistic workloads, and follow-through, this may not be the right fit.
