Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

Anamosa Dental Associates - Anamosa, IA

Join Our Team!

Anamosa Dental Associates is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team. We are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and supportive environment while building lasting relationships with our patients and community.

If you are passionate about preventive care, patient education, and helping patients achieve optimal oral health, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details

  • Position: Full Time Dental Hygienist
  • Location: Anamosa, IA
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
  • Benefits: Flexible schedule, continuing education opportunities, supportive team environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance procedures
  • Conduct patient assessments and document findings
  • Take and interpret dental radiographs
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
  • Assist dentists in identifying and addressing oral health concerns
  • Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols
  • Deliver exceptional patient care and customer service

Qualifications

  • Current Iowa Dental Hygienist License in good standing
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
  • Experience with dental software and electronic health records preferred
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

  • Friendly, team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community
  • Modern dental technology and equipment
  • Flexible part-time schedule
  • Continuing education and professional development support

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $93k (middle half $84k–$113k)70 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Iowa50 active5,692 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 24 employers
9
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Iowa Dental Associates

Wellness and Fitness Services
Fort Dodge, Iowa
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive team environment

Living in Anamosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Median resident rent
$966/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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