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Don’t miss this great opportunity to join your fellow dentists and students from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry as we advocate for increased dental Medicaid rates, push for solutions to dental staffing issues, and encourage legislators to support further dental insurance reforms that benefit providers and patients!

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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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IDEAS is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, May 8-10, 2025. We hope to see you there!

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

IDF Elects New Leadership

Jun 26, 2024
Published 6/25/2024

The Iowa Dental Foundation Board conducted its annual meeting on June 19. During the meeting, Dr. Jordan Moffitt, a general dentist from Eagle Grove, was elected IDF President. Other officers and board members elected include:

  • Dr. Lex Cashmore, IDF President-Elect
  • Dr. Ben Lloyd, Davenport, IDF Vice President
  • Dr. Ammon Anderson, Sioux City, Director
  • Dr. Kevin Baker, Des Moines, Director
  • Ms. Helaina Hillyard, Mount Vernon, At-Large Director
  • Dr. Zach Kouri, Des Moines, Director
  • Dr. Kaitlyn Tigges, Ames, Director

These newly elected officers and directors join current IDF directors Dr. Kyle Gagliardo (Bettendorf), Dr. Ryan Hajek (Council Bluffs), and Dr. Carolyn Larsen (Davenport), whose terms were not slated for election during the meeting. Learn more about the IDF Board by visiting the IDF website.

The IDF Board would like to thank Dr. Zach Kouri for his outstanding leadership as IDF President for the past two years. We would also like to acknowledge Dr. Brooke Frazier for her service as an at-large director while completing her dental training at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers and board members, and thank you to all the members of the IDF Board for your service and dedication to the IDF mission to create opportunities that improve the oral health of Iowans.

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