Scope of practice — what a dentist 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

Dentist Salary in Iowa

Statewide Iowa figures for dentists.

Iowa median

$181,520

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Iowa range

$136,100–$209,880

vs. national

+6%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Iowa

2 employers have 7 open dentist roles in Iowa, led by Heartland Dental with 4 openings.

Heartland Dental4 open Smile Brands3 open

Dentist Jobs by City in Iowa

Dubuque (2)Cedar Rapids (1)Ankeny

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

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 dentist jobs are open in Iowa right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dentist openings in Iowa. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Iowa?

The Iowa median for dentists is $181,520 a year, +6% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Iowa?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Iowa?

The Iowa listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (4) and Smile Brands (3).

05Which Iowa cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Iowa listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Dubuque (2) and Cedar Rapids (1).