Top 10 · IA
Top Pediatric Dentists in Iowa
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. 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
- 4
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.31 per 100K residents (population 3.24M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Kaitlin Joy Hoogeveen, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Sioux Center, IAView profileJarod William Johnson, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Muscatine, IAView profileDanielle L Leonard, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
West Des Moines, IAView profileAmy Barbara Lesch, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profilePollyanne Iben, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profileMichael James Kanellis, DDS MS
Pediatric Dentist
Iowa City, IAMedicareView profileValerie Budar Peckosh, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Dubuque, IAView profile- HPSA
Julie Ann Smith, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Ankeny, IAMedicareView profile Elizabeth Kimber Nelson, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
West Des Moines, IAView profileNicholas Steven Waage, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Waukee, IAView profile
Pediatric Dentists 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.
- Orthodontists in IowaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- 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
Pediatric Dentists in Iowa: questions
How are these pediatric 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, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric 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 pediatric 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 pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.