Are associate dentists satisfied with their benefits?

Thirty-seven percent of associate dentists at private practices and DSOs were satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits in 2024, according to Dentalpost’s 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.

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By: Ariana Portalatin

Dentalpost surveyed nearly 3,500 dental professionals to create this year’s report. The survey was conducted from October to November 2024. 

Here is how satisfied associate dentists were with their benefits in 2024:

Associate dentists at private practices

Very satisfied: 9%

Satisfied: 28%

Neutral: 33%

Dissatisfied: 17%

Very unsatisfied: 13%

Associate dentists at DSO practices

Very satisfied: 5%

Satisfied: 32%

Neutral: 21%

Dissatisfied: 32%

Very unsatisfied: 11%

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