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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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

Dr. Ryan Hajek Installed as the 162nd IDA President

May 23, 2025

Dr. Ryan Hajek (Council Bluffs) was installed as the 162nd IDA President on Wednesday, May 7 in Des Moines. Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA President, swore in Dr. Hajek and his fellow IDA officers, IDA President-Elect Dr. Shawn Hedlund (Iowa City) and IDA Vice President Dr. Ammon Anderson (Sioux City), as well as the following members of the IDA Board of Trustees:

  • Dr. Brian Kim (Davenport District) 
  • Dr. Kevin Baker (Des Moines District)
  • Dr. Joe Zuccaro (Dubuque District)
  • Dr. Shaun O'Neill (Fort Dodge District)
  • Dr. Scott Wilson (North Central District)
  • Dr. Tim DeStigter (Northwest District)
  • Dr. William Wever (Southeast District)
  • Dr. Teddy Schaefer (Southwest District)
  • Dr. Scott Anderson (University District)
  • Dr. Michael Stufflebeam (Waterloo District)
  • Dr. Zach Johnson (Co-Chair New Dentist Committee)
  • Dr. Chris Bogue (IDA Immediate Past President)

IDA leadership would like to recognize the IDA members concluding their terms on the IDA Board of Trustees:

  • Dr. Carolyn Larsen (Bettendorf), Davenport District Dental Society Trustee 2019-2025. 
  • Dr. Nathan Heubner (Burlington), Southeast District Dental Society Trustee 2019-2025. 
  • Dr. Alyssa Darling (Ottumwa), New Dentist Committee Co-Chair 2024-2025 
  • Dr. James Larsen (Bettendorf), IDA Past President. Dr. Larsen is concluding over a decade of service on the IDA Board of Trustees. He was the Davenport District Dental Society Trustee from 2011-2019, and an officer from 2021-2025.
Please join us in celebrating the current and past IDA leadership for their commitment to improving dentistry in Iowa!

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