Dental DSO has anyone ever been fired ??

[loxandbagels]

Has anyone been fired shortlu after starting at a dso? I’m having some differences with managers who aren’t dentists dictating treatment plans and telling me to do procedures I’m not comfortable with

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[dentistrydmd]

If thats the reason you end up being fired, then this would not hurt you in the long-run. You are protecting patients by doing so.

 

[Mauricio45]

Has anyone been fired shortlu after starting at a dso? I’m having some differences with managers who aren’t dentists dictating treatment plans and telling me to do procedures I’m not comfortable with

I don't think many people would be forthcoming about being fired.

I'm sure it happens quite a bit though. Not just DSOs but in private office as well.

Sounds like this office isn't a "fit". Move on. I've had similar issues but at a private office in terms of office manager and dental assistants dictating my tx plan and reporting me to the owner . Don't think that private office associateships are any better. Sounds like you need to go to a different DSO office. Or better yet OWN.

I think many of us have had a string of bad associateships which motivates to own our own practices. Everybody knows associates don't stick around long; hence the reason they're often treated so badly.

 

[Combine33]

I had a similar experience. I stuck to my guns, what I knew was right for my patients, and as a result I was fired for not meeting productivity goals. It re-enforced my commitment to my patients and community, so I went on a long vacation out of the country to celebrate, came back and found a great office. You'll be okay.

 

[loxandbagels]

Thanks for all of these replies. I wonder if I should terminate the agreement with notice Of 60 days or wait to be fired ...

 

[2TH MVR]

Thanks for all of these replies. I wonder if I should terminate the agreement with notice Of 60 days or wait to be fired ...

Don't burn bridges. Give the proper notice.

 

[schmoob]

Stick to your guns, it’s your license on the line, not theirs. They are trying to dictate treatment plans using your license.
If you get fired oh well, you find a new job. It’s way less of a headache than the potential of a lawsuit or board sanctions.