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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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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