Top 10 · IA
Top Orthodontists in Iowa
Braces, aligners, and bite correction. 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
- 1
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.31 per 100K residents (population 3.24M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Michael A Callan, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profileThomas Edward Southard, DDS
Orthodontist
Iowa City, IAView profileJudith G. Demro, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Mason City, IAView profileCameron Jamal Rasool, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Pleasant Hill, IAView profileKimberly J. Wass
Orthodontist
Ames, IAView profileOliver Lee Willham, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Des Moines, IAView profile- HPSA
Nicholas Rindels Smith, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Ankeny, IAView profile Matthew A.T. Croco, D.D.S, M.S.
Orthodontist
Coralville, IAView profileSteven J Mack, DDS MS
Orthodontist
Bettendorf, IAView profileShannon Lorraine Rea, DDS
Orthodontist
Ottumwa, IAView profile
Orthodontists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Iowa
All Iowa dentists →- General Dentists in IowaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- 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
Orthodontists in Iowa: questions
How are these orthodontists 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, 1 is Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do orthodontists 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 orthodontist'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 orthodontist instead of a general dentist?
Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.