Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Dentist

    Join a thriving, growth-oriented practice equipped with 19 operatories and advanced tools like Cone Beam imaging, iTero scanners, and a Glidewell mill. With strong patient flow (170+ new individuals each month), you'll step into a full schedule supported by experienced colleagues and leadership that prioritizes clinical development. This is a modern, well-managed setting where your interests can guide your focus and contributions.

    Job Description

    • Why we're hiring: One provider transitioning to a lighter schedule following parental leave; the owner is stepping back from chairside care to focus on mentorship and staff development
    • Staffing: 4 clinicians, each paired with 2 support staff; 7 hygienists and 5 administrative professionals
    • Facility: 19 operatories, including 2 dedicated surgical suites
    • Schedule: 4 days per week
    • Procedures performed: Comprehensive general care including cleanings, exams, smile enhancements, veneers, clear aligners, implants, extractions, root therapy, TMJ treatment, and frenectomies
    • Age range: Primarily older teens and adults
    • Technology: Cone Beam, iTero scanners, intraoral cameras, Glidewell mill, and VELscope
    • Monthly intake: 170+ new individuals; projected growth continuing into next year
    • Annual practice volume: $6.3 million
    • Payment mix: 80% privately managed plans, 20% direct pay
    • Professional development: Access to ongoing support and peer-to-peer collaboration

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Choose between daily rate or percentage-based model
    • Typical range: $270,000-$300,000+ per year
    • Relocation support available
    • Lab expenses are handled by the practice
    • Full benefits package includes malpractice coverage, retirement savings plan, continuing education funds ($5,000/year), health coverage through a leading carrier, life protection, and wellness support

    Community Overview

    Living in Ames, Iowa:

    • Just 40 minutes from Des Moines
    • Home to a major university and a community rich with educational and cultural resources
    • Excellent schooling options for every level
    • Outdoor options abound: enjoy kayaking and trails at Ada Hayden Park, explore Reiman Gardens, or hike sandstone paths in nearby Ledges State Park
    • A variety of housing from quiet acreage homes to modern residences near downtown
    • Lively dining scene, farmers markets, and locally owned stores add to the city's charm
    • Travel made simple with a major international hub less than an hour away