Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Associate Dentist
  • Anamosa Dental Associates | Iowa Dental Associates
  • Anamosa, Iowa

At Anamosa Dental Associates, we’re looking for an Associate Dentist who wants to become part of our team and the community we serve. We want patients to feel heard, comfortable asking questions, and confident in their care—and we’re looking for a doctor who shares that approach.

This opportunity is a chance to build lasting patient relationships, contribute your ideas, and help shape the experience patients have in our office. You’ll also be connected to Iowa Dental Associates, with access to mentorship and collaboration as you develop your career.

Your Place on Our Team

We’re looking for someone who takes time to get to know patients, communicates openly with teammates, and understands that a successful practice depends on everyone working together. Your clinical interests and professional goals matter to us, and we’d love to learn what you hope to build in your next role.

As a Dentist, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive dental care tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Help patients understand their treatment options and feel comfortable making decisions.
  • Build relationships with patients and families through consistent, thoughtful care.
  • Work closely with our team to make each visit welcoming and well coordinated.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold high standards of care.

Support as You Grow

You’ll have access to experienced Iowa Dental Associates doctors and clinical leadership for mentorship, case discussions, and continued learning. Whether you’re strengthening your foundation or developing a particular clinical interest, we want to support your progress.

Let’s Connect

We’d love to hear what you’re looking for in your next dental home. Send your résumé or reach out directly to Leann May at leann@iowada.com to share your interest and learn more about Anamosa Dental Associates.

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.
  • A warm, approachable manner and commitment to ethical dentistry.
  • Strong communication skills and respect for every member of the team.
  • Interest in becoming a lasting part of our Anamosa practice.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care tailored to individual patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical records. They will also collaborate with the dental team to ensure a welcoming environment and build lasting relationships with patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient relationship buildingClinical documentationTreatment planningTeamworkPatient education

General 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
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)400 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Iowa12 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Iowa58 active5,870 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): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings631 in the last 30 days404 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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 General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 11 employers
6
<$260k
0
$260k-290k
5
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
2
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
CME allowance
64%
401k / retirement match
55%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
36%
Visa sponsorship
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#2

Part Time Dentist

Dentserv Dental Services · Brooklyn, New York

$250k-$350k
#3

Locum General Dentist

$234k-$312k
#4

Staff Dentist

$191k-$304k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

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 Iowa Dental Associates

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

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship from experienced Iowa Dental Associates doctors
Clinical leadership support
Case discussions
Continued learning opportunities

Living in Anamosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Median resident rent
$966/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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