Location: Iowa City, IA, 611 East Burlington Street 52240-5048
Phone: (319) 220-0641
Website: https://www.iowadentallounge.com/
5 out of 5 stars based on 203 reviews on Google.
Denika Almburg · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
The Dental Lounge delivers personalized care in the most calming setting — a charming 100-year-old historic home that instantly puts you at ease. Every staff member, from front desk to hygienist to dentist, was professional, warm, and fantastic. Love supporting a practice where the dentist also plays sax in a philanthropic jazz band — community-focused and talented! Easy parking and great location make it even better. Highly recommend.
Nicole Rash · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I had my 6-month cleaning and checkup here and had a great experience from start to finish. My hygienist, Stacey, was efficient, informative, and extremely thorough—she explained what she was doing and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. During my visit, Dr Desai found a small cavity, and they were able to get me in for same-day treatment, which I really appreciated. It saved me a trip of having to come back for another appointment. The injection Dr Desai gave was completely painless, and honestly, I wouldn’t even know I had a filling done—it was that smooth. The entire team is professional, friendly, and well organized, and the office itself is clean and welcoming. They respect your time, communicate clearly, and truly care about patient comfort. Highly recommend this office to anyone looking for quality dental care!
Jocelyn Meagher · 3 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
Dr. Desai did excellent technical work on my bonding repair and the final result looks fantastic. I appreciated being fit in quickly and at the last minute. However, I was extremely disappointed with the way my concerns were addressed by Dr. Desai during the appointment. When I asked questions about cost and treatment options, his tone felt condescending at times. Several of my questions were met with eye-rolling or dismissive responses. At one point, I became visibly upset due to how the conversation was handled. I share this only because I believe patients should feel respected when asking reasonable questions about their care. The rest of the staff was kind, welcoming, and supportive towards me during my visit.
Ayliana Moehling · 5 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
I cannot recommend Dr. Shaan Desai and his team highly enough! I was long overdue for a cleaning because I tend to put off dental visits due to anxiety, but this experience completely put me at ease. From the moment I walked in, everyone was kind, patient, and reassuring. Dr. Desai took the time to explain everything clearly, and his gentle, caring approach made all the difference. The office itself feels calm and welcoming, and the entire staff goes above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable every step of the way. I finally feel confident keeping up with regular visits thanks to this wonderful team. If you have any hesitation about going to the dentist, this is the place to go!
Paula Adkins · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 months ago
This was one of the best dental experiences I've had. Dr. Desai and his entire staff were helpful, thorough, professional and friendly. They listened to my concerns and requests. He is well versed in many aspects of dental care, I highly recommend this practice. You will be in good hands!
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The Dental Lounge is a general dentistry practice in Iowa City, Iowa, that offers dental implant solutions, including All-on-4 and full-arch treatment, alongside a full range of general, restorative, and cosmetic services. The practice describes itself as combining preventive, restorative, and advanced dental treatments under one roof, with an emphasis on thoughtful treatment planning and long-term oral health rather than rushed, one-size-fits-all care.
For patients considering dental implants, the practice notes that care is guided by personalized treatment planning and clear communication about options and costs before any procedure begins. The team also offers an in-house membership plan for patients without dental insurance, along with digital X-rays, an intraoral camera, and 3D digital scanning to support diagnosis and planning for implant and other restorative cases.
The Dental Lounge is led by Dr. Shaan Desai, DDS, who earned his dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry after studying biology, chemistry, and math at Simpson College. He trained extensively in comprehensive dentistry and completed published research in cleft lip and palate genetics during his education. Patients describe him as attentive and gentle, taking time to explain treatment options and costs. He is supported by a clinical team that includes Johnna, a Registered Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant, and Stacey, a Registered Dental Hygienist with more than 25 years of experience, along with Nicole, the practice's Treatment Coordinator.
