After Hours with IADAPT

Join IADAPT for a one-hour virtual session on Thursday, September 4, from 6:00–7:00 PM. We’ll discuss ways to handle everyday HR issues in dental practices like performance reviews, pay systems, and team management. You’ll learn practical tips to make things clearer for your team, avoid common problems, and create a more respectful, organized workplace.
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Be A Part of IMOM 2025!

IMOM 2025 will be on September 19-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville.
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IDA Day on the Hill 2026

Mark your calendars on Tuesday, January 27 at the Iowa Statehouse for IDA Day on the Hill 2026!

Mark Your Calendar for IDEAS26

IDEAS will be coming back to Des Moines in 2026 on April 30-May 2 at the Iowa Events Center!

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Dental offices save an average of $6,671 (28%) per year compared to 
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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

IDF Elects New Leadership

Jun 26, 2024
Published 6/25/2024

The Iowa Dental Foundation Board conducted its annual meeting on June 19. During the meeting, Dr. Jordan Moffitt, a general dentist from Eagle Grove, was elected IDF President. Other officers and board members elected include:

  • Dr. Lex Cashmore, IDF President-Elect
  • Dr. Ben Lloyd, Davenport, IDF Vice President
  • Dr. Ammon Anderson, Sioux City, Director
  • Dr. Kevin Baker, Des Moines, Director
  • Ms. Helaina Hillyard, Mount Vernon, At-Large Director
  • Dr. Zach Kouri, Des Moines, Director
  • Dr. Kaitlyn Tigges, Ames, Director

These newly elected officers and directors join current IDF directors Dr. Kyle Gagliardo (Bettendorf), Dr. Ryan Hajek (Council Bluffs), and Dr. Carolyn Larsen (Davenport), whose terms were not slated for election during the meeting. Learn more about the IDF Board by visiting the IDF website.

The IDF Board would like to thank Dr. Zach Kouri for his outstanding leadership as IDF President for the past two years. We would also like to acknowledge Dr. Brooke Frazier for her service as an at-large director while completing her dental training at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers and board members, and thank you to all the members of the IDF Board for your service and dedication to the IDF mission to create opportunities that improve the oral health of Iowans.

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