General Dentist
Listed compensation
$260k-$312k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Company: PopUp Smiles
- Location: Davenport, IA 52806
- Assignment Dates: November 17–19, 2026
- Compensation: $1,000–$1,200 per day, depending on experience
- Job Type: Temporary / 1099 Independent Contractor
About the Opportunity
PopUp Smiles is seeking experienced, Iowa-licensed General Dentists for upcoming Dental Days in Davenport, Iowa.
We provide comprehensive dental care through fully equipped mobile dental clinics, bringing convenient, high-quality treatment directly to patients at their workplaces and communities.
This is an excellent opportunity for dentists seeking competitive daily compensation, flexible scheduling, and the chance to work in a unique clinical environment without a long-term commitment.
- Assignment Details
- Dates: November 17–19, 2026
- Location: Davenport, IA 52806 (Quad Cities Area)
- Daily Compensation: $1,000–$1,200, depending on experience
- Schedule: Full-assignment and partial-assignment availability considered
Travel & Accommodations: Local Iowa-licensed dentists are encouraged to apply. Travel assistance and hotel accommodations may be available for qualified out-of-area providers, including those available for as few as two assignment days, subject to approval.
- Future Opportunities: Additional temporary assignments may be available.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental examinations and develop treatment plans
- Provide restorative treatments, including fillings and same-day crowns
- Perform extractions within your clinical comfort level
- Perform anterior root canals when experienced and comfortable
- Deliver efficient, compassionate care while maintaining high clinical standards
- Collaborate with the clinical support team to ensure a positive patient experience
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Iowa dental license
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Current professional liability insurance
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Comfortable performing a broad range of general dentistry procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a mobile dental setting
Why Join PopUp Smiles?
- Competitive daily compensation
- Flexible scheduling with no long-term commitment
- Fully equipped mobile dental clinics
- Supportive clinical and operational team
- Opportunities for recurring assignments
- Potential travel assistance and accommodations for qualifying providers
- Apply Today – Immediate Openings!
- We are actively seeking General Dentists for November 17–19, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa.
Dentists available for the full assignment or select dates are encouraged to apply. Availability for two or more consecutive days is especially welcome.
- Please submit your resume and indicate which dates you are available to work.
- We look forward to connecting with you!
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide restorative treatments including fillings and crowns. Collaborate with the clinical support team to deliver efficient and compassionate care in a mobile setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$286k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $326k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$326k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Iowa | 59 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 41% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 589 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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