2025-2026 IDPAC Kickoff

The 2025–2026 IDPAC campaign is here, and your support is vital. Iowa lawmakers make decisions that impact your practice and patients—Medicaid, insurance, workforce, and water fluoridation. Your contribution ensures dentistry has a voice at the Capitol. IDPAC, led by volunteer Iowa dentists, uses every dollar to support pro-dentistry candidates. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, your support—big or small—matters. Together, we can shape the future of dentistry in Iowa.

Dr. Ryan Hajek Installed as the 162nd IDA President

Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Hajek (Council Bluffs), who was installed as the 162nd IDA President!

Mark Your Calendar for IDEAS26

IDEAS will be coming back to Des Moines in 2026 on April 30-May 2 at the Iowa Events Center!

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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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!

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.

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

Award Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Lauren Daufeldt

Jun 5, 2024
Published 5/21/24

Dr. Lauren Daufeldt was awarded the New Dentist of the Year award on May 3, during the President's Dinner in Coralville. Dr. Daufeldt is a general dentist practicing at DeWitt Family Dentistry since graduating in 2018 from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. She is a member of the Clinton Dental Study Club, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Iowa Dental Association New Dentist Committee, where she served as co-chair the last two years. 

Dr. Daufeldt has worked incredibly hard as co-chair of the IDA New Dentist Committee. Under her leadership, the committee has doubled in size. In addition, she has incorporated an icebreaker activity into the committee meeting agendas, building camaraderie among the committee members and making meetings more productive and interactive. The committee hosted a social in Iowa City during homecoming weekend that had more than 60 dentists and dental students in attendance, one of the larger socials we have had in recent years. 

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her husband, whether it be biking, skiing or yard games. Dr. Daufeldt also serves as vice president of the DeWitt Nite Lions Club. At various events throughout the year, the club fund-raises by selling community-renowned pork chop sandwiches. All proceeds are donated back to the community through several organizations. 

Congratulations, Dr. Daufeldt!

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