Quality of Life at Astra Dental

Discussion in 'Astra Tech' started by Anonymous, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:57 PM.

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  1. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Can someone give me an idea what it is really like to work for Astra. I know they were recently bought out by Dentsply and the changes have not taken effect yet. I'd like to know what typical day is like, what is reasonable expected earnings, not the ones the recruiters quote and how the management is?

    Thanks ahead of time.
     

  2. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    It all depends on who your Regional Manager is?
     
  3. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Every day is like New Year's Eve. Little unicorns come to your home and take jelly bean dumps on your lawn evey pay period.

    Get Real or Get Lost, Rookie.
     
  4. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Maybe they should start drug testing.
     
  5. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Can someone tell me how the transition is to both companies now. How is it to
    Be a rep for the joint companies? Is everyone happy with their positions? What is your daily routine? Do you have many reports to do daily? Monthly? Are all reps in place since the acquisition? Will there be more layoffs? Is it safe to accept a position with this company now? How are the doctors feeling about the merge? Can you sell the implants with the high prices? Are the doctors happy? Just curious! Lots of competion out there.
     
  6. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    "Can someone tell me how the transition is to both companies now. How is it to
    Be a rep for the joint companies? Is everyone happy with their positions? What is your daily routine? Do you have many reports to do daily? Monthly? Are all reps in place since the acquisition? Will there be more layoffs? Is it safe to accept a position with this company now? How are the doctors feeling about the merge? Can you sell the implants with the high prices? Are the doctors happy? Just curious! Lots of competion out there."


    Sure, No Problem. Send a one-time donation of $ 39.95 to douchebags anonomous. Promo code: dickface.
     
  7. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    How many calls do you need to make per day?
    How many lunches per week?
    Does you DM require you to use an MVA on every call?
    Please let me know as i am interviewing with your co
     
  8. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    As many as you need to hit quota
    As many as you need to hit quota
    No clue what an MVA is

    If this is the insight you're seeking i think your interview process will be a short one. Good luck though.
     
  9. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Can anyone explain why the Astra implants have fracture issues from where the micro threads end apically ( the junction point of the micro-threads to the actual screw threads)?
     
  10. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Really, this is nothing new. It does tend to happen with Astra more so than other designs (except that Zimmer Trabecular implant is experiencing the same issue at a higher rate).

    I for one have a specialist who told me that the fractures is having him look at other systems, especially the one I represent. Oddly enough, he approached me and shared the info without me probing for it. Apparently, other specialists are experiencing the same issue. He had called around to verify if maybe it's his technique or the restorative dentists.

    So for all those out there with Astra's in their area, ask if this is a problem. You may be surprised of the answer.
     
  11. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I guess you'll start talking about "hoop strength" next you arrogant pick. You have no clue.
     
  12. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I think you meant prick. But, would you like to try again and offer an intelligent rebuttal to your fractured system?
     
  13. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Boy it feels good to take an account away on a Friday. Guy noticed how he was losing biz to 3i friendly accounts. He decided to make the switch after a trial period. Now, the question of the day is, what to do with all these Astra implants? I'd use them as decking screws but their stability sucks.
     
  14. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    "Now, the question of the day is, what to do with all these Astra implants? I'd use them as decking screws but their stability sucks."

    Find an active Astra account (there must be one of them somewhere in your patch that actually place them in humans ?), make an appointment with the Sx and explain you have a current inventory available As Is at 50% off current catalog prices, must take everything including restorative pieces at 50% off - terms are net cash, cash is defined as Federal Reserve notes with Franklin and Grant on them. No receipts, No invoice, No Nothing. Straight from the trunk to their patients and never mind the lot numbers.

    You'll deliver and collect. Give your account half and you keep half. You make 2 friends out-of-the-deal and a new account that will love you long time.

    Make sure you report the income. . .

    I would use them on my deck. Too Risky.

    You're Welcome.
     
  15. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Finally, an honest answer on cafepharma. What is this salty substance coming out my eye. I'm actually moved!
     
  16. anonymous

    anonymous Guest

    What ever happened to all of the Astra folks? They went over to work for dentsply and then they all disappeared. Boy, that didn't take long
     
  17. anonymous

    anonymous Guest

    Staggering number of them moved on "to pursue other options and we sincerely appreciate their contributions"
     
  18. anonymous

    anonymous Guest

    Not really. There are tons of former Astra Tech people still with Dentsply Implants. Some left to "pursue other options" mostly because they couldn't hack it under Dentsply.
     
  19. anonymous

    anonymous Guest

    Entire HR dept, VP sales, VP marketing, area directors, RSMs, product mgrs, finance, clinical liaisons, customer service mgrs, specialty reps, sr. TMs....
    We are way passed the spin "some" folks not able to hack it.
    What the hell happened?
     
  20. anonymous

    anonymous Guest

    I would like a serious professional answer to this question. Is Astra a good place to work?