Book Your Hotel Room for IDEAS25

Once you've submitted your IDEAS conference registration, don't forget to reserve your hotel room! The Renaissance Savery Hotel is the official conference lodging for IDEAS attendees! As part of the Marriott family, you’ll also earn valuable Marriott points during your stay! You will enjoy your stay at this stylish, historic hotel in the heart of downtown Des Moines, easily connected to the Iowa Events Center through the skywalk system. The discounted rate of $164 for IDEAS attendees is only available through Sunday, April 13!
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IDA Virtual Member Townhall

Learn about the IDA’s advocacy efforts, IMOM’s success, and what the ADA is doing for you, during the IDA virtual membership townhall on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:00 PM. Open to all IDA members, the townhall is a chance to get your questions answered!
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IDF 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open!

We are excited to announce that applications for the IDF 2025 scholarships are now open to individuals pursuing education in the fields of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or dental lab technician in an Iowa accredited program! Don’t miss your chance - completed applications are due by May 1.
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Catch Brandi Hooker Evans at IDEAS25!

Stop herding cattle and discover how to improve patient health while simultaneously cultivating a patient-centered, evidence-based, and profitable periodontal therapy program in your practice! Watch production naturally increase and case acceptance go through the roof when implementing this customized patient care model geared for all members of the team.
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Engage at Your Local District Meeting!

Build a strong network and advance your career by connecting with colleagues at your local district meetings!
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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!
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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.
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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!

Renew Your 2025 Membership

Continue accessing member resources and support through 2025!
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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!
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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

Dr. Chris Bogue Installed as the 161st IDA President

Jun 5, 2024
Published 5/8/24

Chris Bogue (Carroll) was installed as the 161st IDA President on Wednesday, May 1, in Coralville. Dr. Linda Edgar, ADA President, swore in Dr. Bogue and his fellow IDA officers, IDA President-Elect Dr. Ryan Hajek (Council Bluffs) and IDA Vice President Dr. Shawn Hedlund (Iowa City), as well as the following members of the IDA Board of Trustees:

  • Dr. Carolyn Larsen (Davenport District)
  • Dr. Kevin Baker (Des Moines District)
  • Dr. Joe Zuccaro (Dubuque District)
  • Dr. Shaun O'Neill (Fort Dodge District)
  • Dr. Scott Wilson (North Central District)
  • Dr. Ammon Anderson (Northwest District)
  • Dr. Nathan Heubner (Southeast District)
  • Dr. Teddy Schaefer (Southwest District) 
  • Dr. Scott Anderson (University District ) 
  • Dr. Michael Stufflebeam (Waterloo District)
  • Dr. Alyssa Darling (Ottumwa) (Co-Chair New Dentist Committee)
  • Dr. James Larsen (Davenport) (IDA Immediate Past President)

    • The IDA leadership would like to recognize the IDA members concluding their terms on the IDA Board of Trustees:

    • Dr. Sara Stuefen (Vinton), University District Dental Society Trustee, who is concluding her term on the Board to take on the role as ADA 10th District Trustee, beginning in October. Dr. Stuefen will succeed Dr. Scott Morrison (Nebraska) in the role of ADA Trustee, and the Board would like to thank him for his work on behalf of Iowa dentists. 
    • Dr. Cary Jackson (Council Bluffs), Southwest District Dental Society Trustee. 
    • Dr. Lauren Daufeldt (DeWitt) New Dentist Committee Co-Chair on the Board. Under her leadership, the committee doubled in size and implemented a fall social in Iowa City. 
    • IDA Past President, Dr. John Arend (Independence), who is concluding a decade of service on the IDA Board of Trustees. He was the Waterloo District Dental Society Trustee from 2014 to 2020, and an officer from 2020 to 2024. 

     Please join us in celebrating the current and past IDA leadership for their work on behalf of dentistry in Iowa!

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