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If you are interested in applying for a position with Family 1st Dental please send a resume and cover letter, including the position, title, and office location, to the HR Department c/o Emily Rutledge via mail or email:

Family First Dental Support Center
Attn: HR – Hiring Department
504 West Prospect Avenue
Norfolk NE 68701
Phone: (402) 644-3177
Emily@FamilyFirstDental.com 

Family 1st Dental is a private group practice that has over 30 offices in Nebraska and Iowa. Our goal is to deliver the best in dental care, using the most current technologies and materials at each location, while supporting our associates and team members with encouragement, camaraderie, and continuing education.

Our mission has been and always will be, to provide caring and affordable dental services to our patients and their families. Family First Dental is familiar with many of the problems that dental clinics face and have found many effective ways to improve dental practices and help them continue to thrive. Our team understands how easy it is for a dentist to get caught up in running the business side of the dental clinic and how it is possible to lose focus on dentistry itself. That is where we come in.

We have a standard of excellence that all of our clinics adhere to, but each clinic is distinctive. Each community, doctor, and patient is distinctive. We recognize and celebrate that distinctiveness in each office.

Family 1st has been fortunate to have a professional management team that oversees to our development, growth, and focus. Our successes and expansion, in large part, is due to the knowledge, efforts, dedication, and common sense of our management support team.

Please check this section to find out what positions are currently available to help us fulfill our mission.

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Onawa Location

909 Iowa Avenue,
Onawa, IA 51040

(712) 433-3937

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Exploring the Link Between Gum Health and Overall Well-Being

May 1, 2026

At Family 1st Dental – Onawa, located at 909 Iowa Avenue, we focus on comprehensive general dentistry that prioritizes the health of our patients. One crucial aspect that impacts overall health is periodontal disease. Understanding its significance can help you […]

Improving Patient Care through Better Communication in Dental Services

April 29, 2026

At Family 1st Dental – Onawa, located at 909 Iowa Avenue in Onawa, IA, effective communication is key to delivering exceptional dental care. That’s why we incorporate LanguageLine® Interpreting into our practices, ensuring that all patients, regardless of their language […]

Affordable Dental Care Financing Options at Family 1st Dental – Onawa

April 27, 2026

Family 1st Dental – Onawa understands that managing dental expenses can be a challenge for many individuals and families. With quality dental care being essential for overall health, it is important to have options that make this care accessible. One […]