Among rising DSO consolidation, many private dental practices see DSOs as having a competitive edge because of the benefits they are able to offer employees.
Here is what three of the largest DSOs offer employees:
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.)
Six paid holidays per year
Flexible sick leave
Work-from-home days
At least two weeks vacation per year for eligible full-time employees
Dental, health and disability insurance
Referral bonuses
Access to flexible spending accounts
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
Continuing education opportunities
Volunteer and community support opportunities
Employee assistance through Heartland Dental Foundation
401(k) plans
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Other insurance plans including universal life, pet, legal assistance and identity theft protection
Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Dental care discounts at Aspen offices with no annual deductible
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Annual holidays
Sick days
Continuing education opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
Student loan refinancing
Hardship assistance through Aspen Strong Relief Fund
Pacific Dental Services (Irvine, Calif.)
Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401k and Roth Retirement Savings
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Optional Short and Long-Term Disability
Optional Health Savings Account
Long-Term Care Plan
Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Back-up Child and Elder Care
Legal Plan
Adoption Assistance
Income Protection Plans
Continuing Education
Professional Development Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Days
Paid Volunteer Time
PDS College Advancement Program