Airway-Focused Orthodontist – Associate or Partnership OpportunityVienna, Virginia | Fee-for-Service PracticeWe are seeking an
airway-focused orthodontist to join an established, progressive practice in
Vienna, Virginia, with the opportunity to enter as either an
associate or partner. Our strong preference is to find the right orthodontist who is interested in becoming a
long-term partner in the practice.
The Vienna location is currently owned by
Dr. Gary Adams, co-founder of DOMEzero, and provides a unique opportunity for an orthodontist interested in airway-focused treatment, skeletal expansion, modern orthodontics, and interdisciplinary care.
A Different Kind of Orthodontic PracticeOur clinical philosophy extends beyond simply straightening teeth. We have a strong interest in the relationship between
craniofacial development, maxillary deficiency, airway, function, and orthodontic treatment.
The practice incorporates
bone-borne maxillary expansion with synchronized aligner therapy, including treatment concepts associated with DOMEzero.
We are particularly interested in an orthodontist who shares this philosophy and wants to continue developing an orthodontic practice centered around comprehensive diagnosis and airway-focused care.
Established Fee-for-Service EnvironmentThis is a
fee-for-service practice, allowing us to emphasize treatment quality and individualized care rather than the limitations of an insurance-driven orthodontic model.
The office also has an
in-house myofunctional therapist, creating an interdisciplinary environment where orthodontics, expansion, oral function, and airway considerations can be coordinated within the same practice.
Significant Opportunity to Build Your Own PracticeOne of the most attractive aspects of this opportunity is the amount of available clinical capacity.
Dr. Adams currently practices in the Vienna office only approximately six days per month.As a result, there is substantial unused office capacity and a significant opportunity for the incoming orthodontist to establish and grow their own patient base without the expense and complexity of starting a practice from scratch.
For the right orthodontist, this could develop into a much larger clinical presence within the office.
Associate or Partnership OpportunityWe are flexible regarding how the relationship begins.
An orthodontist may initially join the practice as an
associate, allowing both parties to determine whether the relationship and clinical philosophies are a good long-term fit.
However,
our ideal candidate is someone interested in partnership and helping build the orthodontic side of the practice over the long term.We are interested in finding someone who wants more than simply a few associate days each month. For the right person, this is an opportunity to help shape and grow a distinctive orthodontic practice in the Northern Virginia market.
The Ideal CandidateWe would particularly like to meet an orthodontist who:
Has a strong interest in
airway-focused orthodonticsUnderstands or wants to further develop expertise in skeletal and bone-borne maxillary expansion
Is comfortable with or interested in clear aligner therapy
Appreciates the role of myofunctional therapy in comprehensive orthodontic care
Values interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning
Wants to practice in a fee-for-service environment
Is entrepreneurial and interested in growing a practice
Is looking for a long-term professional home rather than simply another associate position
Has an interest in eventual practice ownership or partnership
Candidates should have a DDS or DMD, completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program, and a current Virginia dental license or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
About the OpportunityLocation: Vienna, Virginia / Northern Virginia
Position: Orthodontist
Structure: Associate or Partner
Preferred Structure: Partnership / pathway to partnership
Practice Model: Fee-for-service
Clinical Focus: Airway-focused orthodontics, bone-borne maxillary expansion, synchronized aligner therapy, comprehensive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy
Current Owner: Dr. Gary Adams, DOMEzero Co-Founder
Growth Potential: Significant — current owner practices at the location approximately six days per month
Let's TalkWe are less interested in simply filling an associate schedule and more interested in
finding the right orthodontist to help build something exceptional.
If you are an orthodontist who believes airway, skeletal development, function, and orthodontics should be considered together—and you are interested in the possibility of becoming a partner in an established Northern Virginia practice—we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Both experienced orthodontists and exceptional younger orthodontists with the right clinical philosophy and entrepreneurial mindset are encouraged to reach out. Please email
info@getdomezero.com if interested.