Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Iowa Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Iowa

Statewide Iowa figures for dental assistants.

Iowa median

$48,430

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Iowa range

$45,990–$57,620

vs. national

+1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Iowa

14 employers have 20 open dental assistant roles in Iowa, led by Heartland Dental with 7 openings.

Heartland Dental7 open Altoona Pediatric Dental1 open Aspen Dental1 open Associated Metro Dentist1 open Community Health Center1 open D4C Dental Brands, Inc.1 open Dignity Dental Services1 open Great River Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Iowa

Ankeny (2)Cedar Rapids (2)Dubuque

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Iowa hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Iowa right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 20 live dental assistant openings in Iowa. They come from 14 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Iowa?

The Iowa median for dental assistants is $48,430 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Iowa?

The Iowa Dental Board sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Iowa. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Iowa requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Iowa?

The Iowa listings currently come from 14 employers, including Heartland Dental (7), Altoona Pediatric Dental (1), and Aspen Dental (1). 11 other employers have openings too.

05Which Iowa cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Iowa listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Ankeny (2) and Cedar Rapids (2).