Looking for dentist jobs in Iowa? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens dentist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Iowa, beginning Dec 8, 2025, for a 240-day term. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with day shifts serving a pediatric patient base. The ideal candidate enjoys providing care to children and has full-scope pediatric experience.Job DetailsLocation: IowaStart Date: Dec...
Location:IA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a qualified Dentist with experience in General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This two-day role begins on Oct 9, 2025, and features daily shifts from 7 am to 4 pm. The successful candidate will be the sole provider, focusing on extractions, dentures, and other general dental duties.Job DetailsLocation: IowaStart...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in Iowa earn an average of $186,420 a year.
Dentists in Iowa are required to complete 30 hours of CE every two years.
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.