Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

MCMH + Clinics has an opening for a full-time Dentist at our new integrated medical and dental clinic, Downtown Care, in Red Oak, Iowa. Downtown Clinic will be the first of its kind in Iowa to establish this integrated model of dental and medical services in a rural healthcare clinic.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join an established dental practice and healthcare organization, while helping shape an innovative model that brings dental and medical services together under one roof to improve access and continuity of care for our rural communities.

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-based environment. This position offers an established patient base, supportive administrative staff, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

We are seeking an individual with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for serving a rural community. Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa.

mcmh.org/recruitment

At Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, we pride ourselves on small-town values and advanced healthcare services. We are the largest employer in Montgomery County and have been serving our communities since 1907. MCMH is committed to providing quality, innovative healthcare while creating a positive work environment with opportunities for growth.

MCMH offers a competitive salary, IPERS, and an attractive benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, CME allowance, professional license and dues coverage, 457 Deferred Savings Plan, Wellness Program, Free Access to On-Site Gym, and more.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care within an integrated medical and dental clinic model. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access and continuity of care for the rural community.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa. Strong clinical skills and excellent communication abilities are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareTeam-Based CollaborationIntegrated Healthcare

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital + Clinics a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% 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)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)388 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Iowa14 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Iowa59 active5,932 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings250 in the last 30 days204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Iowa figures use all dentists: too few Iowa Dentistry postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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<$260k
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$260k
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$320k-350k
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$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
36%
Visa sponsorship
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Montgomery County Memorial Hospital + Clinics

Hospitals and Health Care
Red Oak, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

IPERS Retirement
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
CME Allowance
Professional License and Dues Coverage
457 Deferred Savings Plan

Living in Red Oak

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Median resident rent
$812/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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