Articles from Lightwave Dental

Lightwave Dental, a leading doctor-led dental platform in Virginia and the Carolinas, today announced that Dr. Clifton Cameron, currently President and Chief Clinical Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2026. He succeeds founder Justin Jory, who is stepping down as CEO after ten years leading the company.

Lightwave Dental (“Lightwave”), a leading management services partner for high-quality dentists in the mid-Atlantic region, today announced that affiliates of Lindsay Goldberg, a leading private investment firm that focuses on partnering with families, founders, and management teams, have completed a majority investment in Lightwave in partnership with Lightwave Founder and CEO, Justin Jory. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. Lightwave is a high-growth company building the group model for the future of dentistry as the industry’s first Dental Leadership Organization (DLO).

Lightwave Dental (Lightwave) has experienced significant growth as a leading management services partner for top dentists in the mid-Atlantic region. The company currently consists of 76 dental practice locations across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama, with more than 1,800 team members, up from 800 a year ago. With growth expected to continue, Lightwave today announced the addition of Chris Suscha as chief development officer. He is responsible for leading organizational growth and expanding the company’s network of affiliated dental practices.