Why Work at a Doctor-Owned Practice?
Where you work shapes how you practice. At a corporate dental chain, production targets are set in a boardroom; at Willis & Associates Family Dentistry Ivy, decisions are made down the hall by a dentist who treats patients in the same operatories you would work in. The practice has been doctor-owned, and that ownership structure changes daily life for the team: clinical judgment is respected, patients are never treated as quotas, and good ideas travel a very short distance from suggestion to reality.
It also means stability. This practice has served the same community for over 30 years from its location on Route 250, about 8 minutes west of UVA Grounds — the kind of continuity that lets team members build real relationships with patients across years, not just appointments. You can read more about that legacy on our practice history page.
Work with Genuinely Modern Tools
Nothing wears down a skilled clinician like outdated equipment. We have invested deliberately in technology that makes both patient care and clinical work better:
- iTero digital scanning — goop-free digital impressions and Invisalign outcome simulation, so you spend time on care instead of retakes.
- CBCT 3D imaging — full three-dimensional views for implant and endodontic planning.
- Overjet AI diagnostics — AI-assisted X-ray analysis that supports earlier, more objective findings and better patient conversations.
For clinicians who want to grow, this matters: you will build fluency with the tools that are defining the next decade of dentistry. Our technology page explains how we put each of these to work for patients.
A Culture Built Around Gentle, Patient-First Care
Our reputation in Ivy and greater Charlottesville rests on something simple: patients feel cared for here. That starts with a team culture where anxious patients are met with patience, where treatment is explained in plain language rather than sold, and where comfort options are offered generously. We look for people who find that approach energizing rather than inefficient — team members who measure a good day by how patients felt walking out, not just by the schedule.
Internally, that translates to colleagues who help each other, continuing education that is encouraged rather than merely tolerated, and mutual respect between the front office and the clinical team. Curious what our patients notice? Their words on our reviews page describe the culture better than we can.
Roles We Welcome Interest In
We are not listing specific openings here — teams grow and change — but we always welcome hearing from talented people in the roles that make a practice like ours run:
- Dental hygienists — clinicians who see hygiene as long-term relationship care, from routine exams and cleanings to periodontal maintenance.
- Dental assistants — the calm, capable presence beside the chair, supporting everything from restorative visits to Invisalign starts. We have written before about why assistants are the behind-the-scenes heroes of patient care.
- Front office coordinators — the first voice patients hear and the people who make scheduling, insurance, and billing feel humane.
If your role is not listed but you believe you would strengthen this team, we would still like to hear from you.
How to Express Interest
No portals, no ghosting. Email a resume and a few sentences about yourself to info@ivydentist.com, or call (434) 977-4101 and let us know you are interested in joining the team. We read every inquiry, and we keep strong candidates in mind as needs arise. Our office at 2216 Ivy Rd #205, Charlottesville, VA 22903 operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM — hours that respect your life outside of work, too.
And If You Are a Patient Reading This
The same care philosophy that attracts great team members is what you will experience in the chair. Come meet the team: call (434) 977-4101 or book online.