Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$400k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Description

Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our established practice with a strong community reputation. This opportunity combines modern technology, experienced clinical support, and mentorship to help you build a rewarding career—with opportunities for future partnership within Iowa Dental Associates.

Work alongside Dr. Chad Wagener and connect with IDA’s clinical leadership, including Dr. O’Neill, for ongoing mentorship and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

32% of adjusted net production, with annual earning potential of $250,000–$400,000+, depending on production and experience.

  • Negotiable 12-month compensation guarantee of $150,000–$200,000, based on experience.
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance premiums 100% paid for the dentist.
  • Dental benefits and vision coverage options.
  • 401(k) with a 4% employer match, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Paid continuing education opportunities and clinical development support.
  • Access to reduced group rates for malpractice insurance; coverage is the dentist’s responsibility.

The associate is responsible for 50% of lab fees. Compensation and benefits are subject to the final employment agreement and applicable plan terms.

A Practice Equipped to Support Your Growth

Our practice features 10 equipped operatories and a team that includes an office manager, financial coordinator, three dental assistants, and three full-time hygienists.

Technology Includes

  • Dentrix Ascend practice management software.
  • Digital radiography and panoramic imaging.

Sirona scanning and CEREC milling capabilities. iTero Lumina scanner and intraoral cameras.

KaVo high-speed and electric handpieces.

Mentorship and Career Development

We invest in continuing education to help our doctors expand their skills and provide more comprehensive care within the practice. You will have access to mentorship from experienced IDA doctors and opportunities to develop your clinical interests.

For dentists interested in ownership, future partnership opportunities within Iowa Dental Associates may be available, with timing and structure based on individual goals and company growth.

Apply

We’d love to connect! Send your résumé or reach out directly to Leann May at leann@iowada.com to share your interest and learn more about the opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD degree.
  • Active Iowa dental license or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.
  • Commitment to quality care, patient education, and ethical treatment planning.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Interest in continued learning and long-term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care and collaborate with clinical leadership to maintain high standards of treatment. You will work within an established practice, utilizing modern technology to deliver quality patient education and ethical care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical careIntraoral imagingEthical practice

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $370k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
79% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Ankeny

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,526/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
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 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

32% of adjusted net production
Negotiable 12-month compensation guarantee of $150,000–$200,000
Sign-on bonus may be available
Relocation assistance may be available
Health insurance premiums 100% paid for the dentist
Dental benefits and vision coverage options
401(k) with a 4% employer match
Paid continuing education opportunities