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 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 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
Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for an exciting 30-day assignment beginning Jul 2, 2026. This role involves providing essential dental procedures, including surgical extractions, with a schedule of 8am-5pm. The successful professional will manage a mix of new and existing patients daily, contributing to comprehensive patient...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
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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Our client in IA is seeking a Dentist for an 83-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services with a typical schedule of 8am-5pm shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general dentistry services to patients.Additional InformationEMR: DentrixBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated...
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.
