Steve Thorne is a preacher that doesn't follow what he preaches! - Associate Doctor PDS Health Employee Review

1.0
Jun 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A paycheck and experience as a young doctor.

Cons

Very unethical practicing of dentistry of upgrading and deception to have patients do more expensive treatment that is not a covered benefit by their HMO insurance! Its an insurance game that Steve Thorne has invented and reinvented to hide the true form of financially and production driven dentistry. NOT FOR ANY DENTIST FOR LONG TERM!!

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PDS Health Response
12y
Pacific Dental Services-supported offices strive to create a patient-centric environment, providing patients with treatment options that best address and resolve the overall state of their oral health. Supported dentists are encouraged to discover the needs, goals, and best-fitting treatment plan for each patient. PDS does not try to influence the dentist’s treatment plan in any way. Each of the PDS-supported offices is staffed with a benefits coordinator to assist patients in making treatment decisions that work with their dental insurance plan and their individual financial needs.

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Cons

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Cons

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PDS Health Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your years with PDS Health. We understand the importance of feeling supported in the workplace and recognize the concerns you’ve raised around workload, leadership, and the overall clinician experience. At PDS Health, we are committed to supporting patient-centered care through a culture of service, learning, and continuous improvement. We encourage team members to raise concerns with our People Services team so feedback can be reviewed and used to help improve processes and support across our supported offices.
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