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 Dentist for a 56-day assignment in Iowa, beginning Jun 15, 2026. This role involves performing full scope general dentistry on patients of all ages, with shifts typically running from 8-4:30. The client is looking for a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive dental care, ensuring excellent patient outcomes throughout the assignment.Responsibilities...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in IA is seeking a skilled Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 35-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive oral surgical procedures, including full mouth implants, reconstruction, extractions, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, and TMJ treatment. The schedule is set for 8-5pm shifts, offering a focused...
Location:IA
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 90-day assignment in Iowa, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves general dentistry duties with shifts from 8am to 5pm, primarily focusing on patient exams, interpreting x-rays for specialist referrals, and performing prosthetic evaluations. Our client is a non-high volume practice where your...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, commencing Jun 4, 2026. This role involves comprehensive dental care, primarily focusing on performing surgical extractions and managing a dynamic patient load during 8am-5pm shifts. The successful candidate will provide essential services, addressing both new and existing patient...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 2-day assignment starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves a schedule of Wednesdays from 8a-5p and Thursdays from 7a-5p, focusing on essential dental procedures. The successful Dentist will manage a variety of cases including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Iowa, starting May 11, 2026. The schedule involves working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, performing full scope general dentistry for patients of all ages, with a focus on 90% adult and 10% pediatric cases. Duties encompass a wide range of procedures including crowns, bridges, restorations, extractions,...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting on Jun 1, 2026. This role involves performing general dentistry duties with shifts typically running from 7am to 5pm, providing essential care to patients in the community.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry procedures.Additional InformationEMR: DentrixShift...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for an 8-day assignment in Iowa, starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves performing dental extractions, including simple, surgical, and full mouth procedures, while collaborating with a dedicated clinical staff. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm, and Friday from 7am to 4pm.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for an impactful 20-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This role, commencing on Oct 26, 2026, involves performing full scope general dentistry on patients of all ages. Responsibilities include a wide array of procedures such as crowns, bridges, restorations, extractions, and fillings, with a consistent daily...
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.
