2024 Legislative Successful for Dentists and Patients

From dental insurance reform to maintaining the current structure of the Iowa Dental Board is was a busy legislative session marked with multiple successes for dentists and patients.
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IDPAC Needs Your Support

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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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!

Thank You IMOM 2024 Volunteers!

The Siouxland area is smiling a bit brighter after IMOM 2024. The clinic served 847 patients with a total of 4,376 dental procedures performed. The total value of dental services provided was $779,536. This was only possible because of the donated time, talent and dedication of our 937 volunteers, our sponsors, and the support from the Siouxland community. THANK YOU!

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

ADA and IDA Defend Fluoridated Water for Iowa Communities

Jun 5, 2024
Published 5/14/24

Last week, the ADA and IDA were notified of two Iowa communities, Audubon (southwest Iowa) and Wilton (eastern Iowa), considering discontinuing fluoridating their local water systems. IDA sent a call to action to dentists surrounding these cities asking them to attend the city council meetings on Monday, May 13, or draft letters supporting fluoridated water. A downloadable letter template is available. 

In addition, IDA President Dr. Chris Bogue and ADA Executive Director Dr. Ray Cohlmia summited letters to the cities discussing the health benefits of fluoridated water on overall health and well-being. 

We are happy to report the Audubon City Council voted unanimously to continue fluoridating its water supply. Thank you to Mindy Wells from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for presenting at the meeting last evening.

The IDA will continue to monitor the discussions in Wilton and provide updates as they become available in the IDA Today. 

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