Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who would enjoy making Sanborn their professional home—someone who values familiar faces, personal connections, and the opportunity to make a difference through everyday patient care.

In our Sanborn office, we want to build relationships that last. We’re seeking a doctor who enjoys getting to know the person behind the appointment, takes pride in helping patients feel at ease, and wants to become a trusted part of the community.

Your Place in Our Office

Your role extends beyond the treatment you provide. You’ll help set the tone for our patients and team through your kindness, communication, and willingness to work together. We welcome your ideas and want to understand the kind of practice experience you hope to create.

As a Dentist, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive care that supports patients’ long-term oral health.
  • Take time to listen, explain treatment options, and answer questions.
  • Build trust with patients who may feel anxious or uncertain about dental care.
  • Partner with our team to create a comfortable, welcoming office experience.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold high standards of care.

A Local Connection with Support Across IDA

You’ll have the opportunity to build your career in Sanborn while connecting with experienced doctors throughout Iowa Dental Associates. Mentorship, clinical collaboration, and ongoing learning can help you grow your skills while contributing to the care available in the community.

Let’s Connect

We’d love to get to know you and hear about your career goals. Send your résumé or reach out directly to Leann May at leann@iowada.com to share your interest and learn more about joining our Sanborn team.

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 friendly, compassionate approach to patient care.
  • A collaborative attitude and appreciation for the entire dental team.
  • Interest in building lasting connections with patients and the Sanborn community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental care while building lasting relationships with patients in the Sanborn community. Collaborate with the dental team to maintain accurate clinical records and ensure a comfortable patient experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient communicationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationCompassionate careTeam collaborationOral health maintenance

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–$300k)388 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

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$290k-$350k
#2

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$250k-$350k
#3

Locum General Dentist

$234k-$312k
#4

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+ 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

Living in Sanborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Median resident rent
$954/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 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.