General Dentist
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $259k (middle half $191k–$320k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Virginia | 173 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 564 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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