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.  

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ADA/IDA Life Members Recognized

Jun 5, 2024
Published 5/14/24

On May 3, IDA recognized new lifetime members during the President's Dinner. To achieve lifetime membership, a dentist must be a member of the ADA for 30 consecutive years, or 40 years total. Congratulations to the members who achieved lifetime membership this year!

The IDA was pleased to present two of our new life members with their plaques at the President's Dinner. Those who were unable to attend will receive their plaques in the mail.

Davenport District- Dr. Eric Milch

Des Moines District - Dr. Daniel Finn

Dubuque District - Dr. Valerie Peckosh

Northwest District - Dr. Patrick Boyd

University District - Dr. Jeannie Collins, Dr. JoAnn German Wahle, Dr. Gregory Gilbaugh, Dr. Terry Lindquist, and Dr. Debra Oldham 

Waterloo District - Dr. Alan Young

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