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D4C Dental Brands
Des Moines, Iowa

Dentist - Pediatric Focus | Des Moines Area

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We recognize that pediatric dentistry is about building more than just healthy teeth – it's about fostering positive dental experiences that shape a lifetime of well-being. Our practice is built upon values of compassion, integrity, and personalized care. We take immense pride in providing a nurturing environment where children and their families feel welcomed.

Why The Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa

Pediatric Focus: Join a practice that is exclusively dedicated to pediatric dentistry. Experience the profound satisfaction of helping children feel comfortable, creating positive dental memories, and laying the foundation for lifelong oral health.

Comprehensive Care: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to providing holistic dental care. Our collaborative approach ensures that each patient receives personalized, well-rounded care.

Community Connection: Urbandale offers a close-knit community that values family and growth. Be a part of an impactful role where you directly contribute to the well-being of families in our community.

Professional Growth: At The Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa, we invest in your growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, advanced training, and avenues for professional development.

State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a modern, well-equipped facility that enables you to provide the best possible care to your young patients.

If you're a Pediatric Dentist driven by a passion for nurturing children's oral health and are seeking a full or Part-time opportunity, The Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa invites you to be an integral part of our compassionate team. Join us in creating smiles that radiate confidence and potential, while embracing the enriching lifestyle our community offers.

We Offer

  • Sign-On Bonus / Relocation assistance
  • Doctor-owned practice
  • Clinical Autonomy

CE Opportunities

Comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, PTO and 401(k)

Requirements

  • DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
  • Completed a Pediatric Residency accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Iowa (License must be in good standing) or eligible for licensure.
  • Other certifications as required by the State of Iowa to include- CPR, DEA, etc.

Contact Us

  • Dr. Shaliza Dawood drshaliza.dawood@d4c.com
  • Jeff Dreels jeff.dreels@d4c.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate pediatric dental care within a multidisciplinary team. Foster positive dental experiences to support the long-term oral health and well-being of young patients.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical dentistryPatient careCompassionate careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics 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).

What does the Dentist market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $338k (middle half $275k–$375k)79 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Iowa50 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 D4C Dental Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, Georgia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
CE Opportunities
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.