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Iowa Dental Associates
Fort Dodge, Iowa

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist

Fort Dodge Dental Associates is looking for a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team!

We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing high-quality care, and working as part of a supportive dental team. Whether you are an experienced hygienist or a new graduate looking to start your career, we would love to hear from you.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care and periodontal therapy
  • Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records
  • Educate patients on oral health and preventative care
  • Review patient health histories and identify areas of concern
  • Work closely with dentists, assistants, and administrative team members to provide an excellent patient experience
  • Maintain infection control and safety standards
  • Build positive, long-term relationships with patients
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Current Registered Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong communication and patient-care skills
  • Dependable, positive, and team-oriented attitude
  • Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining an efficient schedule
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why Join Fort Dodge Dental Associates?

At Fort Dodge Dental Associates, we believe our team members are an important part of creating an exceptional experience for our patients. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can continue developing your skills while making a difference in the communities we serve.

Benefits May Include

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Production-based earning opportunities
  • Health insurance with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays after eligibility requirements are met
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee dental benefits
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can provide excellent patient care, build relationships, and be part of a growing dental organization, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Fort Dodge Dental Associates team!

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including periodontal therapy and digital X-rays. They will also educate patients on oral health and maintain accurate patient records while collaborating with the dental team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist license or be eligible for licensure. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude are required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationRecord keepingTeamwork

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, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 30 employers

11
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
7
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Fort Dodge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$835/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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

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About Iowa Dental Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Cedar Rapids, IA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly compensation
Production-based earning opportunities
Health insurance with employer contribution
Paid time off
Paid holidays after eligibility
Retirement benefits
Employee dental benefits
Continuing education and professional development