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Western Dental Services Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 123 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
76.9% Positive experience

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18 roles · 123 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Western Dental Services.

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Dental Hygienist

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The process was straightforward. They provide a lot of information, but you definitely need to ask questions to get the full picture of the job. They don't sugarcoat the position, and it's not a role for everyone.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What's the typical daily patient load?
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Office Manager

Operations · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I arrived at the location 15 minutes before the scheduled time. The interview process was smooth and informative, covering all job duties, responsibilities, and the hiring steps. The background check took approximately one week, after which I received the new hire paperwork.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your goals for this role if you are hired?
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General Dentist

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview is a quick, easy, and friendly dentist interview, a relaxed conversation where we want to get to know you and your basic qualifications. We won't ask super technical questions, but more about your approach to patient care, why you decided to become a dentist, and what procedures you like best.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What prompted your decision to pursue dentistry?
  • Can you describe your philosophy on patient care?
  • Which dental procedures do you find most rewarding?
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Receptionist

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Found the job on Indeed and applied. Got a call from the manager a few days later to chat about my experience and what I'd expect for pay. Then I had an in-person interview the very next day, it was pretty quick, only about 15 mins. The manager explained more about what she was looking for and asked about my background and future plans. I got the offer about 4 days after that.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • Do you find it easy to handle multiple tasks at once?

Western Dental Services Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Western Dental Services interview reports.

What would you do if a patient was disrespectful and insisted on refusing recommended treatment?

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What would you do if a patient insisted on a standard prophy when they actually needed an SRP?

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How many years of experience do you have as a dental assistant?

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What's your reason for moving back to Orange County, and what about your husband's plans?

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What's your approach when a client is late for their braiding appointment?

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What is your approach when a patient needing SRP insists on a regular cleaning instead?

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What are your thoughts on teaching patients about at-home dental care?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 123 Western Dental Services interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 66.5%
Technical 18.1%
Other 9.3%
Presentation 4.4%
Case 1.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 42.3%
Average 56.1%
Difficult 1.6%

Candidate experience

Positive 76.9%
Neutral 13.2%
Negative 9.9%

Reports by job function

Other 56
Operations 55
HR 3
Analytics 3
Finance 3
Sales 2