Dental Careers | LADD Dental Group

 A career in dentistry is about so much more than teeth.

It is about people.

It is about building relationships, relieving pain, restoring confidence, helping families stay healthy, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. At LADD Dental Group, we believe that is what makes a career in dentistry so rewarding—and what makes being part of the LADD family especially fulfilling.

For more than 40 years, LADD has been built around a simple philosophy: family serving families. That philosophy applies not only to our patients, but also to the people who come to work with us every day.

Your Work Has a Purpose

One of the greatest rewards of working in dentistry is seeing the immediate impact you can have on someone's life.

A dental assistant can help a nervous patient feel comfortable. A hygienist can educate a patient and help prevent future problems. A treatment coordinator can help a family understand their options and find a path toward better oral health. A practice manager can create an environment where an entire team can thrive. And our doctors have the opportunity to change a patient's health, confidence, and quality of life.

Every role matters.

At LADD, we want our team members to understand that the work they do each day contributes to something much bigger than a schedule or a production number. We are taking care of people.

That purpose is incredibly rewarding.

You Don't Have to Build Your Career Alone

One of the biggest advantages of being part of LADD Dental Group is the opportunity to learn from the people around you.

A traditional solo dental practice can sometimes limit the number of people you have available to learn from, collaborate with, and lean on. At LADD, our operational density creates opportunities for our team members to connect with colleagues across our organization.

Our doctors can collaborate with other doctors. Assistants can learn from experienced assistants. Practice managers can share ideas with other practice managers. Clinical leaders can mentor providers and teams.

We believe that we get better when we learn from one another.

And because we are a family-run organization, relationships matter to us. We want people to know that they are more than a position on an organizational chart.

There Is Room to Grow

A rewarding career isn't just about enjoying the job you have today. It is also about having opportunities to grow into the person and professional you want to become.

That is one of the things we love about dentistry.

Someone can enter the industry as a dental assistant and, over time, take on additional responsibilities, become a lead assistant, move into practice management, participate in training, or pursue other leadership opportunities.

The same is true across our organization.

Our goal is not simply to hire people to fill positions. We want to help people build careers.

As LADD continues to grow, new opportunities naturally develop. Team members who are willing to learn, take ownership, serve others, and lead can find opportunities that may not exist in a smaller, single-location practice.

Mentorship Makes a Difference

We believe strongly in mentorship.

Dentistry is a profession where experience matters, and there is tremendous value in having someone willing to teach you, answer your questions, challenge you, and encourage you.

That is one reason we are so excited about the continued development of clinical leadership at LADD. With experienced clinicians and leaders working throughout our organization, we have the ability to create a culture where providers and team members can learn from one another.

Our new Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Greg Velligan, is a great example of this philosophy. With 36 years of experience across clinical practice, dental education, and multi-site dental operations, Dr. Velligan brings an incredible depth of knowledge to LADD. His role is not simply about clinical oversight—it is about supporting, mentoring, and representing our providers and clinical teams.

We believe great leaders don't just tell people what to do.

Great leaders help people become better.

We Invest in People

We also believe that professional development should be part of a dental career.

That includes continuing education, clinical development, leadership development, technology, training, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities.

Our partnership with Accelerated Dental Academy is one example of this commitment. For individuals considering entering the dental profession, dental assisting can be an incredible way to begin a career in healthcare.

And for people already working in dentistry, LADD provides opportunities to continue learning and expanding their skill sets.

We want our team members to look back years from now and recognize how much they have grown—not just professionally, but personally.

You Can Make a Difference in Your Community

LADD Dental Group was built around serving families in North Central Indiana.

That local connection is incredibly important to us.

Our offices aren't just places where people come to get their teeth cleaned or receive dental treatment. They are part of their communities.

We have the opportunity to care for generations of families.

We see children grow up and become adults. We care for parents, grandparents, siblings, and spouses. We develop relationships that can last for decades.

There is something special about knowing that the work you do today can positively affect a family for years to come.

A Career With Purpose

If you are considering a career in dentistry, we encourage you to look beyond simply finding a job.

Look for an organization where you can learn.

Look for people who will invest in you.

Look for mentors.

Look for opportunities to grow.

Look for a team that celebrates your success.

And most importantly, look for a place where the work you do has purpose.

At LADD Dental Group, we believe dentistry can provide all of those things.

You can build a career.
You can build relationships.
You can develop as a leader.
You can serve your community.
And you can make a difference in people's lives every single day.

That is what makes a career in dentistry so rewarding.

And that is what makes us so proud to call LADD Dental Group a family.