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Corporate dental chains (DSOs) systematically exploit new dental graduates by luring them with temporary daily rates before switching to production-based pay that forces over-diagnosis to maintain income. This predatory system transforms idealistic young dentists into aggressive salespeople who recommend unnecessary treatments to meet quotas, all while patients suffer from overtreatment and excessive billing.

• Fresh dental graduates, drowning in $300,000-$400,000 of student debt, are prime targets for corporate dental chains
• DSOs initially offer attractive daily rates ($300-$400/day) that disappear after a few months
• Compensation switches to production-based pay, requiring $3,000-$4,000 daily billing to earn a living wage
• Financial pressure forces dentists to recommend unnecessary treatments like crowns instead of fillings
• Example of Dr. Mills shows the transformation from conservative provider to aggressive over-diagnoser
• Emergency patients are particularly exploited as "instant money" opportunities
• Corporate dentistry projected to generate $800 billion annually by 2036
• New graduates advised to avoid DSOs or carefully read contracts if accepting positions
• Patients should be vigilant about aggressive treatment plans and seek second opinions

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