IADAPT After Hours Workshop

You're invited to a one-hour virtual learning session designed to help you develop practical strategies for managing interpersonal conflict more effectively.  Add this event to your calendar and RSVP below. You must be an Iowa dentist in order to register. Earn 1 CE by attending this virtual education session.
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Volunteer Registration Now Open!

Register to volunteer at the Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM) 2025 on September 19-20 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville! IMOM has been transforming lives and helping patients since 2008, and we’ve provided over 18,583  patients free dental care totaling over $13.3 million, but we’re not done yet! We are looking for a wide range of volunteers, including dental professionals and general volunteers.
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Attend the IDA Legislative Webinar

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and learn more about the legislation passed in 2025! Submit specific questions regarding the bills when you register below.
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Save With Best Card

Dental offices save an average of $6,671 (28%) per year compared to 
previous processors. Enjoy exclusive low rates, guaranteed for the life of your account, and equipment discounts available only to members.
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IADAPT

The Iowa Dental Advocacy for Professional and Personal Thriving (IADAPT) program has officially launched! IADAPT will provide all Iowa dentists three free, confidential, one-hour coaching / therapy sessions with a licensed provider from Flowstate Health. Click the button below to learn more and to schedule your first appointment!
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Make Your Voice Heard in Iowa Politics!

While the IDA’s presence at the Iowa Statehouse continues to grow, we need to ensure we can continue to build relationships with key legislators. Our BEST advocacy tool is IDPAC. By contributing to IDPAC, you are investing in our advocacy work and the future of dentistry in Iowa. Help us continue protecting your ability to practice and serve your patients.
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Welcome to the Iowa Dental Association

The Iowa Dental Association (IDA) is the premier professional association representing dentists in the state of Iowa. In existence since 1863, the IDA is home to over 1,800 Iowa dentists, which represents approximately 80% of the licensed dentists in the state.  

All IDA member dentists are not only members of the IDA, but also the American Dental Association (ADA) and their local district society.

IDA’s mission is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry, and to represent the interests of the members of the dental profession and the public which it serves.  

In the News

A Recap of IDEAS24

Jun 5, 2024
Published 5/14/24

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IDEAS24 attendance figures have been tallied and over 1,070 dentists, hygienists, assistants, students, other office staff, and exhibitors attended the three-day session in Coralville. Attendees took advantage of over 37 hours of CEUs, networked with peers during several social events, and visited with 75 exhibitors who traveled to Coralville to meet our dental community.

Speakers this year were very well received, with favorite sessions including "Leaving Cookie Cutter Care Behind" with Brandi Hooker Evans, "Keeping Kids in Your Practice" with Dr. Carla Cohn, and "Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders" with Karen Baker.

Attendees enjoyed taking photos with a dental-themed Herky, which was unveiled in the exhibit hall on the first day of IDEAS, as a part of a larger event celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Herky on Parade".

Dentists who attended the President's Dinner to honor outgoing president Dr. James Larsen enjoyed a wonderful dinner, great conversation, an awards ceremony, lots of laughter, and a lively show by the dueling pianos act, Felix and Fingers.

It was a successful annual meeting, by all accounts. Thank you to everyone who attended! We hope to see you in Des Moines for IDEAS25, May 8-10, 2025. 

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