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Aspen Dental practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. The practices believe in providing comprehensive care that addresses both your short- and long-term dental care needs, and promise to provide an honest, judgment-free environment where it all comes down to great care. read more
Aspen Dental Company Culture
Aspen Dental Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Aspen Dental's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C+Environment
CGender
CeNPS
CDiversity
C-Aspen Dental CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bob Fontana
59 /100
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Diversity at Aspen Dental
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Aspen Dental have rated Professional Development, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Aspen Dental
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Aspen Dental have rated Professional Development, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Aspen Dental eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-21
Aspen Dental employees are -21% more likely to recommend Aspen Dental as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Aspen Dental
Working at Aspen Dental is rated below average by 276 employees, across various culture dimensions. Aspen Dental employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Aspen Dental’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Aspen Dental was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Aspen Dental
D+
Overall Company Culture at Aspen Dental is rated D+
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
25%
Aspen Dental ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Aspen Dental Employee Reviews
Out of 339 Aspen Dental employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Aspen Dental improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Aspen Dental Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?back staff were very organized
- What are some of the best things about your team?hardworking and care about patients
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping patients get the care they need
Constructive Feedback From Aspen Dental Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Realistic expectations, reasonable new patient load, stop being so metric driven and actually care about patients, support the offices truly instead of harping on minor metric goals.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Setting realistic expectations and truly supporting their teams.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Need to be better in understanding work/life balance
Aspen Dental Company Information
Aspen Dental Company Overview
Aspen Dental practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. The practices believe in providing comprehensive care that addresses both your short- and long-term dental care needs, and promise to provide an honest, judgment-free environment where it all comes down to great care.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1968 and its current CEO is Bob Fontana. Since its inception 58 years ago, Aspen Dental has grown to 10000 employees.
Aspen Dental Mission, Vision & Values
Aspen Dental Mission Statement
Right now, tens of millions of Americans aren’t going to the dentist. It’s time to change that. At Aspen Dental, we believe every mouth deserves dental treatment. We’re always accepting new patients for dental treatment, working later, working with all insurance or no insurance, and we’re changing the way you think about dentistry. Whether it’s been one year or ten since your last visit, every mouth deserves a second chance. Because Aspen Dental is here to give America a healthy mouth.
Aspen Dental Values
- Break down barriers to health care
- Bring better care to more people
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Aspen Dental
We're committed to providing an empowering, positive environment for our people as well as our patients. Our culture is centered on contributing to a bigger purpose — improving peoples' lives by improving their smiles, giving back to our underserved communities, and a team that's invested in bringing out your best to help you achieve success. There's never been a better time to join Aspen Dental.
Day of Service : Every year, hundreds of Aspen Dental practices across the country open their doors exclusively to veterans and provide dental care at no cost.
Overseas Outreach Program: For more than five years, teams of dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and lab technicians from across Aspen Nation have participated in an Overseas Outreach Program, traveling around the world to bring free dental care to countries in desperate need.
| Headquarter | 800 W Fulton St Chicago, IL 60607 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.aspendental.com |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | 800-277-3633 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.aspendental.com/us/en |
| Social Sites |
Aspen Dental Competitors
Aspen Dental competitors include Heartland Dental, Kool Smiles, Heartland Dental Care, and Walgreens. Aspen Dental ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Aspen Dental compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Aspen Dental Employees
Aspen Dental has 10000 employees. 276 employees at Aspen Dental have reviewed Aspen Dental across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 276 Aspen Dental employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Aspen Dental are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Aspen Dental, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Aspen Dental are not very pleased with their team. 276 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Aspen Dental are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Aspen Dental believe the environment at Aspen Dental is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Aspen Dental is extremely fast. About 42% of the employees at Aspen Dental work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Aspen Dental are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Aspen Dental employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Aspen Dental report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
70% of Aspen Dental employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Aspen Dental employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
40% of Aspen Dental employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Aspen Dental employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Aspen Dental employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Aspen Dental - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Aspen Dental is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Aspen Dental employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 25% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Aspen Dental KPIs and OKRs
At Aspen Dental 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Aspen Dental's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Aspen Dental employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Aspen Dental CEO & Leadership
Aspen Dental CEO - Bob Fontana
59 /100
Aspen Dental’s CEO Bob Fontana started in this role in 1998. Bob’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bob in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Bob Fontana’s employees rank Aspen Dental in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 35% for Manager. Fontana is generally unpopular with Aspen Dental employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by Asian or Pacific Islander employees and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Aspen Dental Leadership
The Aspen Dental Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Bob Fontana, Sr. Vice President, Strategy and Business Development Jackie Morris, and Senior Vice President of Finance Alex Weiss
Bob Fontana CEO / President
Robert Fontana has served as TAG’s Chief Executive Officer since he founded the company in 1998. Under his leadership,... read more
Jackie Morris Sr. Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
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Alex Weiss Senior Vice President of Finance
Alex Weiss serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance of Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI). Alex started at Aspen... read more
Julie Nitsche Division Vice President of Operations
Julie Nitsche serves as the Division Vice President of Operations of Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI). Julie started... read more
Brian Mueller VP, Call Center Operations
Brian Mueller serves as the VP, Call Center Operations of Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI). Brian started at Aspen... read more
Peter Dowd Vice President Human Resources Operations
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Nanji Chandrasekhar VP - IT Infrastructure and Operations
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Carl Swedberg VP Brand Marketing
Carl Swedberg serves as the VP Brand Marketing of Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI). Carl started at Aspen Dental... read more
Erin Wozniak Vice President, Recruitment Marketing
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Diversity & Inclusion at Aspen Dental
Diverse employees at Aspen Dental score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Aspen Dental in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Aspen Dental across various culture dimensions.
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Aspen Dental Perks & Benefits
Continued education opportunities Dental care discounts Volunteer opportunities Student loan refinancing Hardship assistance
Health & Wellness
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Aspen Dental PTO
Aspen Dental's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Aspen Dental's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Aspen Dental's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Aspen Dental Careers
Aspen Dental Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Aspen Dental applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Aspen Dental has a total of 10000 employees
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Aspen Dental on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Operations | 36% | |
Business Development | 9% | |
Finance | 9% | |
HR | 9% |
Candidates By Location
Lake Oswego | 9% | |
|---|---|---|
Trenton | 9% | |
Abilene | 9% | |
La Fayette | 9% | |
Portland | 9% | |
Other | 55% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Aspen Dental
What is Aspen Dental address?
Aspen Dental location is at 800 W Fulton St
Who is the CEO of Aspen Dental?
Aspen Dental CEO is Bob Fontana, their score by employees is 59
What is Aspen Dental eNPS?
The eNPS for Aspen Dental is -21
How many employees work in Aspen Dental?
Aspen Dental has 10000 employees
Who are Aspen Dental competitors?
Aspen Dental main competitors are Heartland Dental, Kool Smiles, Heartland Dental Care, Walgreens
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