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.
What’s it like to work as a dentist in Iowa? Visit our Dentist Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Iowa here.
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for an engaging 50-day assignment in Iowa, starting Dec 16, 2026. The client offers a consistent schedule, operating from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. In this role, you will provide comprehensive dental care including fillings, crowns, bridges, removable procedures, endodontics, and routine oral surgery, ensuring high-quality...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 5-day assignment with our client in Iowa, commencing Aug 7, 2026. This role involves performing full scope general dentistry on patients of all ages, with a focus on 90% adult and 10% pediatric cases, including crowns, bridges, restorations, extractions, and fillings. The daily schedule for this position is 8:00...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a dedicated Dentist to join their team for a focused 40-day assignment, commencing Aug 10, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatments, within a professional and patient-centered environment. You will maintain a Monday through...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 17-day locum tenens assignment in general dentistry, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This role primarily involves performing a full scope of general dentistry for patients of all ages, with typical daily shifts running from 8 AM to 5 PM. You will focus on comprehensive dental care, ensuring high-quality...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Iowa, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing full scope general dentistry to patients of all ages, with shifts typically running from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The Dentist will primarily focus on adult patients (90%) while also attending to pediatric cases (10%), ensuring comprehensive...
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.
