Des Moines District Dental Society

The Des Moines District Dental Society includes the counties of Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Warren, southern Story County and the northwest corner of Adair County.

President                John L. Campbell, DDS, Des Moines
President-Elect      Kaisha Heemskerk, DDS, Waukee
Vice President       Rachael Revell, DDS, West Des Moines
Secretary               Lauren Patrick, DDS, Des Moines
Treasurer               Jill Saunders, DDS, West Des Moines
IDA Trustee            Kevin Baker, DDS, Des Moines

Upcoming Events

Des Moines District Dental Society Fall Meeting

Friday, September 26, 2025
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona

8:00 - 9:30 AM - Predictable Implant Esthetics for Today’s Dentist: Maximizing Esthetics, Minimizing Complications in the Traditional and Digital World with Dr. Brent Ludens
9:45 - 11:45 AM - Education continues
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM- Business Meeting (open to district members only)
1:15- 2:30 PM - Education continues
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Hands-on session

Dr. Brent Ludens will present on implants and digital integration during this free meeting open to all Des Moines District Dental Society members and their staff.

District members are encouraged to attend the business meeting and lunch during the meeting to hear the latest information regarding the practice of dentistry in Iowa.
Use the button below to register through the ADA system, or register over the phone at 515.331.2298. Offices registering multiple staff may email the IDA staff with the following information:

  • First and Last Name
  • Profession (i.e., dentist, hygienist, assistant, or office staff)
  • Individual email address (a general email address cannot be used)

Register Today!

Des Moines District Legislative Happy Hour

District members are invited to the Des Moines District Legislative Happy Hour immediately following the close of the fall meeting at Brick and Ivy Rooftop in Altoona. This is a great opportunity to continue networking with your peers and discuss issues impacting your practice with local legislators. A separate RSVP is requested for the Legislative Happy Hour.

RSVP for Happy Hour