Build Your Career with Lightwave Dental

Our core philosophy is built on the belief that dentists are the natural leaders of a practice. We are a Dental Leadership Organization that pushes you to be the best specialist you can be in your community — leading the way for excellent patient care and professional growth.

Across four regional brands, Lightwave invests in your growth and leadership at and beyond the chair.

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4.83 Star Ratings over 72,000+ Reviews

97% Doctor Retention

67 Doctor Net Promoter Score

63 Employee Net Promoter Score

100+ Locations

4 Regional Brands in VA, NC, SC

Build Your Career with Unparalleled Support

Our dentists are natural leaders and passionate, life-long learners; it’s how they achieve great things. Rather than building one single brand, we empower local practices by giving you the independence to lead on your terms, maintain what makes you unique, and get paid what you deserve.

We believe innovation and passion have the power to transform lives.

Through our Connected Practice Model, we unite doctors, teams, technology, and connected services into one network that accelerates learning, fuels growth, and elevates our standard of caring.

We launch and support best-in-class dental practices, lead teams and doctors toward their full potential, and build a lasting legacy of healthier patients, extraordinary opportunities, and stronger communities.

Roles We Hire For

From the operatory to the corporate office, find where your experience fits at Lightwave.

Dentists

We hire dentists dedicated to growth and excellent patient care. Invisalign, full-mouth implants, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric, and oral surgery specialists are all valued at Lightwave.
Practice Managers

Practice managers handle non-clinical, daily operations of a practice. Responsibilities can include finances, billing, scheduling, staffing, and other administrative work.
Hygienists

Responsible for patient education, routine maintenance, and oral cleanings. Fund your growth as a hygienist with Lightwave.
Front/Back Office & Corporate Positions

From front and back office to high level corporate positions, check back often for receptionist, HR, finance, strategy, and operational support roles.

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Learn & Lead

$12,000 Per Eligible Employee, Per Year, towards Continuing Education

When we say we value growth, we mean it. Get access to yearly conferences, retreats, and education programs designed to keep you inspired and challenged. Plus, many more training opportunities throughout the year for hygienists, dentists, doctors, and practice managers.

Lightwave University

We offer $12,000 a year for continuing education courses as well as reimbursement for course related travel and fees. Reach your highest potential through education, mentorship, and hands-on training.
ELEVATE

ELEVATE is an annual weekend dedicated to dental hygienists and their professional development. More than 170 dental hygienists gather to strengthen professional connections, participate in continuing education and celebrate success as a collective. Rise to the top with ELEVATE.
Launch Conference

Our annual dental leadership conference that inspires growth and success through high-impact support. This event features insightful LAUNCH talks with industry leading specialists and speakers tackling topics like operational strategy, leadership, and team-building.
Retreats & Recognition

Our retreats aim to foster community and support leadership development. We value recognition among our practices for doctors supporting professional growth and excellent patient care.