


Diverse employees at Pacific Dental Services have rated Professional Development, Perks And Benefits, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pacific Dental Services have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Pacific Dental Services employees are -20% more likely to recommend Pacific Dental Services as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Pacific Dental Services is rated below average by 199 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pacific Dental Services employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Pacific Dental Services’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Pacific Dental Services was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pacific Dental Services is rated C-
Last updated 2 days ago
Pacific Dental Services ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 174 Pacific Dental Services employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pacific Dental Services improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Timeliness getting back to me.
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone really gets along and we help each other.
What makes you most happy at work?Leaving work because im to stressed
What would you improve about your company's interview process?All you need is a dental license and they will hire you
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Being let go because Jon Thorne didn't like me. Personally & because i pointed out his mistakes! HIPPPA? lol
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communicate with each other and stop watching tik toks in their phones
Pacific Dental Services (PDS) aims to be the provider of choice in all the markets they serve, helping supported dentists to develop Patients for Life™.
Pacific Dental Services was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Stephen Thorne. Since its inception 32 years ago, Pacific Dental Services has grown to 10000 employees.
The mission of Pacific Dental Services® is to be the provider of choice in all the markets we serve. And each of us plays a critical role in helping create Healthier, Happier Patients®.
| Headquarter | 17000 Red Hill Avenue Irvine, CA 92614 United States of America |
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| Website | pacificdentalservices.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | 714-845-8500 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.pacificdentalservices.com/careers/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Pacific Dental Services competitors include Heartland Dental, Coast Dental Services, Aspen Dental, and Western Dental Services. Pacific Dental Services ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pacific Dental Services compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.


Pacific Dental Services has 10000 employees. 199 employees at Pacific Dental Services have reviewed Pacific Dental Services across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 199 Pacific Dental Services employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pacific Dental Services are not very pleased with their total compensation at Pacific Dental Services, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pacific Dental Services are generally satisfied with their team. 199 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Pacific Dental Services are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pacific Dental Services believe the environment at Pacific Dental Services is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pacific Dental Services is extremely fast. About 55% of the employees at Pacific Dental Services work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Pacific Dental Services are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


Pacific Dental Services employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Pacific Dental Services 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Pacific Dental Services' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Pacific Dental Services employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Stephen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stephen in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Stephen Thorne’s employees rank Pacific Dental Services in the Top 25% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits. Thorne is generally unpopular with Pacific Dental Services employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Pacific Dental Services Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Stephen Thorne, Senior Vice President Jon Thorne, and VP of Accounting Operations Emilios Mariolis
Stephen Thorne CEO / President
Stephen Thorne serves as the CEO / President of Pacific Dental Services.
Jon Thorne Senior Vice President
Jon Thorne serves as the Senior Vice President of Pacific Dental Services.
Emilios Mariolis VP of Accounting Operations
Emilios Mariolis serves as the VP of Accounting Operations of Pacific Dental Services. Emilios started at Pacific Dental... read more
Keith Kooman Vice President, Finance
Keith Kooman serves as the Vice President, Finance of Pacific Dental Services. Keith started at Pacific Dental Services... read more
Michael Williamson Chief Compliance Officer/Senior Director, Compliance & Ethics
Michael Williamson serves as the Chief Compliance Officer/Senior Director, Compliance & Ethics of Pacific Dental... read more
Crystal Aguilar Director of Oral Systemic Healthcare Program | Regional Manager
Crystal Aguilar serves as the Director of Oral Systemic Healthcare Program | Regional Manager of Pacific Dental Services.
Nemi George Vice President, Information Security Officer | Service Operations
Nemi George serves as the Vice President, Information Security Officer | Service Operations of Pacific Dental Services.... read more
How much do people at Pacific Dental Services get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pacific Dental Services is $114,222, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,799, or $51 per hour.
At Pacific Dental Services, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $194,435 annually and the lowest is an Office Manager at $46,762 annually. Average Pacific Dental Services salaries by department include: Admin at $57,966, Operations at $99,918, HR at $163,769, and Product at $174,256. Half of Pacific Dental Services salaries are above $106,799.
87 employees at Pacific Dental Services rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 261 ratings) while 85 employees at Pacific Dental Services rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Pacific Dental Services employees include job titles like Director of Product, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, and Office Manager. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Pacific Dental Services employees.
Last updated 17 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $107k | $107k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $213k | $213k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $245k | $245k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $430k | $430k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Pacific Dental Services score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Pacific Dental Services in the Bottom 30% 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 Pacific Dental Services across various culture dimensions.
Pacific Dental Services' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.

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In 2019, Pacific Dental Services applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Pacific Dental Services has a total of 10000 employees
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What is Pacific Dental Services address?
Pacific Dental Services location is at 17000 Red Hill Avenue
Who is the CEO of Pacific Dental Services?
Pacific Dental Services CEO is Stephen Thorne, their score by employees is 62
What is Pacific Dental Services eNPS?
The eNPS for Pacific Dental Services is -20
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in Pacific Dental Services?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Pacific Dental Services?
The average salaries for Business Development in Pacific Dental Services is 106k