Jan 8, 2025
IDA Day on the Hill
Don’t miss this great opportunity to join your fellow dentists and students from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry as we advocate for increased dental Medicaid rates, push for solutions to dental staffing issues, and encourage legislators to support further dental insurance reforms that benefit providers and patients!IADAPT After Hours Workshop
The IADAPT program invites you to join the first After Hours Workshop! During this one-hour virtual session, you will learn about the relationship between interpersonal skills and stress management. 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.Member Benefits
Learn more about your exclusive benefits with your membership! Enjoy special perks, discounts, and more. Click below to discover everything your membership offers!IADAPT
The Iowa Dental Advocacy for Professional and Personal Thriving (IADAPT) program launches January 1! 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!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.Join us at IDA Day on the Hill
Join us at the Iowa Statehouse on January 29!IDEAS25 Coming to Des Moines
IDEAS is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, May 8-10, 2025. We hope to see you there!Renew Your 2025 Membership
Continue accessing member resources and support through 2025!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.
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