Dr. Amy Scallon Geis was awarded the New Dentist of the Year award on May 3, during the President's Dinner in Coralville. Dr. Amy Scallon Geis graduated from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2016 and now owns and operates Palisades Family Dental in Mount Vernon. Dr. Scallon Geis has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Family Dentistry since 2016 and was voted Adjunct of the Year in 2023. She also serves on the IDA New Dentist Committee and is the current president of the University Dental District.

In her spare time, she coaches the state champion Lisbon High School Dance Team and enjoys spending time with her husband Vince and their 3-year-old Colin.   “Since graduation, she’s been giving back to her community; from seeing patients of all ages to accepting all insurances, including DWP. She’s also found ways to give back to the community outside of dentistry,” was written on her nomination letter. “She is one of the best role models of a new dentist in the state.” We agree! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Scallon Geis!