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Dental Assistant Jobs in Iowa

16 live dental assistant listings in Iowa from 10 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 6.

Open Positions16 live
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Bettendorf, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Wagner, Kuntz, Grabouski, and Kopf Orthodontics logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Wagner, Kuntz, Grabouski, and Kopf Orthodontics

Sioux Center, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Wagner, Kuntz, Grabouski, and Kopf Orthodontics logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Wagner, Kuntz, Grabouski, and Kopf Orthodontics

Sioux City, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Aspen Dental logo

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

Aspen Dental

Cedar Rapids, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Restoration Dental and Implant Center logo

Dental Assistant

Restoration Dental and Implant Center

Washington, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Dr Kava logo

Registestered Dental Assistant

Dr Kava

Sioux City, IA~$48k–$58k/yr
Prairie Trails Family Dental logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Prairie Trails Family Dental

Corydon, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
D4C Dental Brands, Inc. logo

Registered Dental Assistant

D4C Dental Brands, Inc.

Urbandale, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Siouxland Community Health Center logo

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Siouxland Community Health Center

Sioux City, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Cedar Rapids Family Dental Center logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Cedar Rapids Family Dental Center

Cedar Rapids, IA~$44k–$58k/yr
Smile Brands logo

Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands

Cedar Rapids, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Coralville, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Cedar Rapids, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Coralville, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Tiffin, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Grimes, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k

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Iowa Jobs
16 open
Iowa Salary
$45,990–$57,620
Hiring Cities
10 cities
Licensing

Dental Assistant Requirements in Iowa

Dental assistant practice in Iowa is regulated by the Iowa Dental Board.

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

Dental assistant requirements in Iowa →
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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Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Iowa

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 November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 16 live dental assistant openings in Iowa. They come from 10 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 10 employers, including Heartland Dental (6), Wagner, Kuntz, Grabouski, and Kopf Orthodontics (2), and Aspen Dental (1). 7 other employers have openings too.