Iowa Dental Association

01/30/2026

What a great day at the Capitol!

IDA Day on the Hill brought together dentists and University of Iowa College of Dentistry students to connect with Iowa legislators and advocate for the future of dentistry in our state. Thank you to everyone who joined us and we look forward to sharing more updates as we continue working toward a stronger future for dentistry in Iowa!

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Calling all D4s! Join us for National Signing Day with the IDA on Friday, February 6, from 8:00 - 10:00 AM outside the galagan rooms in the dental science building.

Kick off your morning with coffee from a private coffee bar sponsored by McFadden Insurance. We can’t wait to celebrate you, hear about your plans for next year, and help you level up your IASDA membership to the ADA/IDA!

01/23/2026

Catch up on the latest information from IDA Government Affairs Director Josh Carpenter! View the IDA bill book at https://bit.ly/4sSAHlf

01/21/2026

IDA Day on the Hill is next week!

On Tuesday, January 27, IDA members and dental students will meet at the Iowa Statehouse to advocate for the dental profession. This is an opportunity to educate legislators on the issues impacting dental offices across Iowa and to continue the important conversation around dental Medicaid.

Thank you to our members who have registered to attend and represent the profession! If you are interested in joining, there are limited spots available. Contact josh@iowadental.org

01/15/2026

Josh Carpenter, IDA Government Affairs Director, kicks off the 2026 legislative session with his first update!

01/12/2026

Dr. Ryan Hajek, IDA President, credits IDA membership with supporting his professional development while advancing advocacy and collaboration across our field.

Renew your membership today at bit.ly/47GvwuO

Not a member? Join us! Email info@iowadental.org for more information

01/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to IDPAC for the 2025-2026 year so far! https://bit.ly/4jwauER

If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, you can do so through the link here: https://bit.ly/3LA6MNM

01/08/2026

Join us for a FREE webinar with the ADA and Laurel Road on Tuesday, January 13 from 7:00–8:00 PM!

Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacts dental student loans, repayment options, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Plus, hear directly from an ADA lobbyist on ongoing advocacy efforts.

Register at https://bit.ly/3L9Cgu5

01/01/2026

Happy new year!🎉 The IDA is excited to continue serving and supporting Iowa dentists in 2026!

12/30/2025

From all of us at IDA, happy holidays! We wish you a season full of peace and joy!☃️

12/17/2025

Renew your membership on your terms!

With flexible payment options, you can choose what works best for you. Renew now by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48YcwZv