Associate Dentist - General
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Job Description
At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients.
- Associate Dentist
- River Run Dental | Richmond & Midlothian, VA
- Join Two Thriving, Technology-Driven Practices with Full Patient Schedules
River Run Dental is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our growing team, providing care in both our Midlothian and Richmond, Virginia locations.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into two busy, established practices with full patient schedules, modern digital technology, strong clinical support, and significant opportunities for professional growth.
- Position Schedule
- This is a full-time, four-day-per-week position split between our Midlothian and Richmond offices:
- Monday: Midlothian, VA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: Midlothian, VA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: Richmond, VA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: Richmond, VA | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday: Off
This unique opportunity allows you to build relationships with patients and teams in two high-performing locations while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Why Join River Run Dental?
- Full patient schedule from day one
- Opportunity to practice in two established, thriving locations
- Beautiful, updated offices with advanced digital technology
- Four-day work week with Thursdays off
- $6,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
- Clinical mentorship from experienced senior doctors
- Internal and external CE opportunities
- Pathway to partnership
- Experienced, highly trained support teams
- Comprehensive operational, marketing, and administrative support
About River Run Dental
At River Run Dental, we are passionate about providing exceptional patient care while maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture. We treat our patients like family and focus on building long-term relationships while delivering comprehensive, high-quality dentistry.
Our team works collaboratively to create outstanding patient experiences and support one another's success. If you are looking for a practice where you can grow clinically, professionally, and financially, we'd love to meet you.
Professional Growth & Development
- We are committed to helping our providers reach their full potential. As part of our team, you'll have access to:
- $6,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
- Internal and external CE programs
- Mentorship from highly skilled senior doctors
- Clinical collaboration with experienced specialists
- A clear pathway to partnership and practice ownership
Dedicated Support for Your Success
We handle the business side so you can focus on patient care.
You'll Benefit From
- Experienced clinical and administrative support staff
- Strategic marketing initiatives to support patient growth
- Comprehensive supply and equipment management
- Insurance contracting and fee negotiations
- Dedicated Regional Operations Director support
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes
- Build lasting patient relationships based on trust and communication
- Collaborate effectively with team members across both practice locations
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude and culture
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Virginia dental license (or eligibility for licensure)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- Dedication to continuing education and clinical growth
- Interest in personal and professional development
- Team-oriented mindset
Interested?
If you're looking for a position that offers a strong patient base, modern technology, clinical mentorship, and the opportunity to practice in two successful River Run Dental locations, we'd love to connect.
Contact Molly Lang, Dentist Recruiter mlang@lightwavedental.com
In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $191k–$285k)98 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Virginia | 180 active | 5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 81% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment180 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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