Most private practice dentists' bonuses are paid out annually, while most corporate practice dentists' bonuses are paid out monthly, according to DentalPost's "2023 Dental Salary Survey" annual report.
DentalPost conducted its survey between July and September 2022 and received participation from 1,216 dentists. The survey addresses topics including compensation, job turnover and work environment. Read more about the methodology here.
Here is the frequency in which bonuses are paid out for dentists in private and corporate practices, according to DentalPost:
Weekly
Private practices: 3.25 percent
Corporate practices: 4.5 percent
Monthly
Private practices: 22.5 percent
Corporate practices: 45.5 percent
Quarterly
Private practices: 22.25 percent
Corporate practices: 41 percent
Annually
Private practices: 42.5 percent
Corporate practices: 4.5 percent
Irregular
Private practices: 9.5 percent
Corporate practices: 4.5 percent