Why Should You Volunteer at IMOM

"We may not be able to fix everything that walks through the doors at IMOM, but we will better someone's life, take them out of pain, and give them confidence. It is a tremendous opportunity for us, and we get more out of it more than the patients do.” - Dr. Nathan Hehr, Mason City
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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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Get Involved in IMOM 2024!

Drs. Kiya Stack-Miller, Ammon Anderson, and Richard Hettinger discussed IMOM, the dental procedures offered, and how to get involved during Around Siouxland.
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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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IMOM is Coming to the Siouxland

Drs. Kiya Stack-Miller, Richard Hettinger, and Ammon Anderson, along with Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott announced IMOM is coming to the Siouxland on October 4-5 during a recent press conference.
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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.  

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Dr. Lindsey Meder Entering the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame

Jun 11, 2024
Published 6/11/24

Dr. Lindsey Meder (West Des Moines) is part of the 2024 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Class. The former women's basketball standout led her team to the 2001 Big Ten Tournament title and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Her athletic honors include:

  • Three-time All-Big Ten selection
  • Two-time Academic All-American
  • Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree
  • 2002 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipient

Dr. Meder was the first Iowa Women's basketball player to score 490 or more points in three straight seasons. She ended her career with 1,906 points and 261 3-point field goals. In 2001, Dr. Meder played in the US Team Trials and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA in 2002. 

Dr. Meder will be inducted into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, August 30, at the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Congratulating Dr. Meder!

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