Top 10 · IA
Top General Dentists in Iowa
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 10
- HPSA shortage
- 2
Indexed density: 0.31 per 100K residents (population 3.24M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Alison Maureen Uhl, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareClass of 2010View profile- HPSA
Stephen Matthhew Karbacka, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Ankeny, IAMedicareView profile - HPSA
Erika Ellen Peddicord, D.D.S
General Dentist
Ankeny, IAMedicareView profile Isabel Cecilia Miller, DDS
General Dentist
Clinton, IAMedicareView profileKenton Charles Gleichman, DDS
General Dentist
West Des Moines, IAMedicareView profileCarol Lynn Moreno, D.D.S
General Dentist
West Liberty, IAMedicareView profileThomas Gimbel Small, DDS
General Dentist
West Des Moines, IAMedicareView profileMarcos A Vargas, DDS MS
General Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profileJessica R. Bertoglio, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profileLaura Fitzpatrick Sass Meincke, DDS
General Dentist
Wilton, IAMedicareView profile
General Dentists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Iowa
All Iowa dentists →- Orthodontists in IowaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in IowaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in IowaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in IowaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in IowaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in IowaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in IowaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in IowaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in IowaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in IowaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Iowa: questions
How are these general dentists in Iowa ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists in Iowa accept Medicaid?
Iowa's Medicaid program is Iowa Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Iowa Medicaid provider directory (https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid).How do I check a general dentist's license in Iowa?
Use the Iowa Dental Board license-lookup at https://dentalboard.iowa.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.