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Lightwave Dental
Hayes, Virginia

General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At Hayes Cosmetic and Family Dentistry we are family! We are dedicated to excellence and dedicated to making our patients smile. The team at Hayes Family all believe that Dentistry is our profession, but our patients are our focus. We are looking for a new member to join our family, that is growth minded and that is dedicated to making our patients feel like family as well. If joining our work family as a team member interests you, please apply, we would love to meet you!

  • Associate Dentist - with Pathway to Partnership
  • Hayes Cosmetic & Family Dentistry | Hayes, VA
  • Join a Thriving, Technology-Driven Practice with a Full Patient Schedule

Hayes Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our growing team, providing care in our Hayes, Virginia location. We are seeking a Doctor who is interested in a long term position with a Pathway to Partnership!

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy, established practice with full patient schedule, modern digital technology, strong clinical support, and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Position Schedule

This is a full-time, four-day-per-week position. Monday - Thursday!

This unique opportunity allows you to build relationships with patients and the team in a high-performing location, while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

Why Join Hayes Cosmetic & Family Dentistry?

  • Full patient schedule from day one
  • Opportunity to practice in an established, thriving location
  • Beautiful, updated office with advanced digital technology
  • Four-day work week
  • $12,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
  • Clinical mentorship from experienced senior doctors
  • Internal and external CE opportunities
  • Pathway to partnership
  • Experienced, highly trained support team
  • Comprehensive operational, marketing, and administrative support
  • Full Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match

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 a successful office, we'd love to connect.

Contact Molly Lang, Dentist Recruiter mlang@lightwavedental.com

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryDigital dentistryTreatment planningTeam collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 86% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $259k (middle half $191k–$320k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Virginia173 active5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings564 in the last 30 days432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Visa sponsorship
13%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with match
$12,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
Pathway to Partnership
Clinical mentorship

Living in Hayes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.