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Dentists · IA

Dentists in Iowa

105 verified dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
105
Medicare
67
HPSA
9
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Iowa workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 105 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

105

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 11 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

3.2

Population 3.24M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

20years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

91%

96 of 105 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

64%

67 of 105 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

9%

9 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Iowa.

  • Iowa City56
  • Ankeny9
  • West Des Moines8
  • Bettendorf4
  • Dubuque3
Licensing

Verify a license in Iowa

Use the Iowa Dental Board to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Iowa

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Iowa?
    We list 105 dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties in Iowa — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Iowa's Medicaid dental program called?
    Iowa's Medicaid program is Iowa Medicaid (also referred to as Iowa Health Link / Dental Wellness Plan). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Iowa?
    Look the license up at the Iowa Dental Board (https://dentalboard.iowa.gov/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Iowa have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 9 dentists in our top-tier Iowa list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Iowa.

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