Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job 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.
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
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 90% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$400k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)400 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$370k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Iowa | 12 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Iowa | 58 active | 5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% no call · 90% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 631 in the last 30 days | 404 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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