Pacific dental services opinion

[dentite24]

Can anyone that has worked here as an associate in the last few years give me some insight on what it is like to work here?
I had a brief conversation with a recruiter... Some of my initial dislikes: They use a "draw" for compensation after a few months, docs are expected to do some hygiene, they accept HMOs, no EFDAs (despite being an an EFDA state).
I really just want to have autonomy, to be paid fairly, and work in an office with good systems/support. I'll be fresh out of a residency. Is this a good situation or should I avoid?

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[chiangmai2015]

Never sign up for a draw. A big no no.

 

[dentite24]

Never sign up for a draw. A big no no.

First few months are a guarantee. Then, it is a draw after that... isn't that basically the same as getting paid what you produce?

 

[Shim-stock]

Stay away from it! you will be doing probing and prophys for your hygienist so that the hygienist can do more SRPs so that the office (not you) make more money; you are not allowed to do extractions or think about doing implants; you will be as if you are an EFDA with more restorative rights; the specialist you have on board are not there to help you only; they are there so you do the exams for them and keep their schedule busy.

 

[tootshey]

Hated working there! you'll be doing prophy's and forced to do same day dentistry without a break. After all that, you'll get paid peanuts. Just don't do it