--- title: Hitting the Job Lottery description: Many dental professionals resist joining Dental Support Organizations, believing that these corporate entities prioritize profit margins over patient care. image: https://blog.heartland.com/hubfs/job-jackpot-angie-interview.webp --- [![Primary_Logo_RGB_transparent-2](https://blog.heartland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary_Logo_RGB_transparent-2.png?width=87&name=Primary_Logo_RGB_transparent-2.png)](https://heartland.com/) - [Heartland Dental Blog](https://blog.heartland.com) - Articles by Topic - [Dental Practice Ownership](https://blog.heartland.com/topic/dental-practice-ownership) - [Careers in the Dental Industry](https://blog.heartland.com/topic/careers-in-the-dental-industry) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.heartland.com/topic/industry-insights) - [In the News](https://blog.heartland.com/topic/in-the-news) - [Career Opportunities](https://jobs.heartland.com/careers-home/) - [Affiliate With Heartland](http://heartland.com/affiliate-with-us/) read # Hitting the Job Lottery By Heartland Dental ![](https://blog.heartland.com/hubfs/job-jackpot-angie-interview.webp)   *[![angie-jackpot-poster-1](https://blog.heartland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/angie-jackpot-poster-1.webp?width=283&height=159&name=angie-jackpot-poster-1.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0DeZdldYRk)Many professionals in the field have harbored reservations about joining Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), believing that these corporate entities prioritize profit margins over patient care. One such professional, Angie, a treatment coordinator in Texas, shares her journey of overcoming corporate stigmas to feeling like she hit the “job lottery.”*   **You had a long and successful career in private practices before joining a DSO. Can you share your initial thoughts about corporate dentistry?** **Angie:** Before I moved to Texas, I had worked in private practices for most of my career, so I was skeptical about corporate dentistry. The prevailing notion was that corporate practices prioritized numbers and quotas, often at the expense of genuine patient care. **What led you to consider a position at Heartland Dental?** **Angie:** I stumbled upon a job posting for a treatment coordinator position, and I was hesitant at first. My entire career I had heard negative narratives about corporate dentistry, which made me wonder if it was the right move for me. **Despite your reservations, you decided to take an interview. What influenced your decision?** **Angie:** I figured I had only had two other jobs in my career, so getting some interview experience would be a good thing! **Could you share the moment when you realized Heartland Dental was the place for you?** **Angie:** After the interview, I called my husband and said, "You won't believe it, but this is the place for me!"  I could see it was a place where people were genuinely dedicated to changing lives one smile at a time, fostering a strong team dynamic, and promoting camaraderie among team members. The stereotypes I had in my mind were quickly shattered and I knew this was the place for me. **You’ve been a treatment coordinator for two years. Are you happy with your decision?** **Angie:** I have not regretted my decision in the two years I have been here at all. My husband jokes with me, saying that not everyone can hit the job lottery like I did. My advice to anyone considering working at a DSO-supported dental office would be to not let those corporate stigmas hold you back!   [Click here](https://jobs.heartland.com/jobs/?utm_source=heartland_blog) to discover how Heartland Dental is providing a platform for dental professionals to make a positive impact on patients’ lives and thrive in their careers. 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