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Smile Brands
Dubuque, Iowa

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K+

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist - Dubuque, IA | Earn up to $300K+ | Strong Patient Flow | Sign On Bonus

At Midwest Dental you'll join a community of collaborative providers who are invested in growing their skills, building strong patient relationships, and creating a culture where everyone smiles. We combine the best of private practice feel with the support of a broader network - giving you the autonomy to lead your patient care.

Whether you're an experienced provider or looking to grow your clinical skillset, you'll have the patient flow, mentorship, and support needed to build a thriving practice

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Strong Compensation – High earning potential with a $30,000 Signing Bonus!
  • Established Patient Flow - Practice at the top of your license with a need for advanced services

Complimentary CE - Expand your skills every week with complimentary CE in implants, endo, clear aligners, and more.

Collaborative Clinical Community – Access to experienced mentors and colleagues for case discussion and professional growth. Lead an experienced team and build a culture of empowerment in your practice with systems that reduce chaos.

Enjoy real support – not red tape – from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing, and compliance experts.

New Grads Welcome! We understand the value of fresh perspectives that new graduates bring to dentistry. With our commitment to mentorship, clinical leadership, and innovation, you'll have the support you need to succeed while providing exceptional care to patients.

Kickstart your journey with our exclusive New Doctor Bootcamp, led by Dr. AJ Acierno, our President of Clinical Operations, during your first week. This intensive training is designed to equip you with the skills needed to run a dental practice effectively, setting you on the fast track to success. Learn more here.

Additionally, take advantage of continuous professional development opportunities through complimentary CE courses.

Schedule (days/hours)

Flexible Full-Time Schedule!

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining )
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

Earn up to $300,000+ per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Your next chapter starts here—with support for relocation and housing expenses to help you land comfortably.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical DentistryPatient Relationship ManagementTreatment PlanningDental ExamsEndodonticsTeam LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

10
<$285k
10
$285k-350k
3
$390k
2
$415k-480k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
25% this job
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$500K+
#2

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$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dubuque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.3
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dubuque, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus ($30,000)
Complimentary CE
Malpractice Insurance
Time Off Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account