Careers at Lightwave
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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Patient Lives Impacted in 2025
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Doctor Retention
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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.
Our Why
We believe innovation and passion have the power to transform lives.
Our How
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.
Our What
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.
Find Your Role — Choose A Brand to See Open Positions
We have several brands and locations throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Find what fits you best.
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River Run Dental Spa
Local dentistry serving Central Virginia and Virginia Beach.
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Real Life Dental
Specialized dental care in Southwestern VA.
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Triangle Family Dentistry
Top-rated dentistry with 12 locations in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and 1 location in South Carolina.
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CarolinasDentist
Family friendly dentistry in North Carolina.
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Lightwave
Join a premier Dental Leadership Organization with 20+ brands operating across three states.
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Roles We Hire For
From the operatory to the administrative 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.
Hygienists
Responsible for patient education, routine maintenance, and oral cleanings. Fund your growth as a hygienist with Lightwave.
Practice Managers
Practice managers handle non-clinical, daily operations of a practice. Responsibilities can include finances, billing, scheduling, staffing, and other administrative work.
Front/Back Office & Administrative Positions
From front and back office to high level administrative positions, check back often for receptionist, HR, finance, strategy, and operational support roles.
Up to $12,000 Per Eligible Clinician, Per Year, Toward 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 up to $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.
Annual Kick-off
Our Annual Kick-Off conference inspires growth and success through high-impact support. This event features insightful talks with industry leading specialists and speakers tackling topics like operational strategy, leadership, and team-building.
Elevate
ELEVATE is a series of annual regional meetings 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.
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.
Path To Partnership & Leadership
Lightwave helps you create a defined path to partnership, at any career stage. Invest in leadership beyond the chair.
- Dental Advisory Board
- Regional clinical leadership
- Clinical membership
- Administrative roles
Team Testimonials
Dr. Lauren Steddum
CarolinasDentist
“I get to practice exactly how I’ve always dreamt of practicing.”
Dr. Corey Mullen
CarolinasDentist
“They just wanted to provide support where needed.”
Dr. Marc Eun
Smiles for Centreville
“It’s more like a DSO that isn’t a DSO.”