West Des Moines Dental Center Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1,501 reviews on Google.
John Loose 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 3 months ago
I had an outstanding experience at West Des Moines Dental Center. Every member of the team was welcoming, professional, and genuinely kind. They made the entire visit comfortable from start to finish.
Dr. Ali Meyers was exceptional. Her bedside manner is top tier, calm, thorough, and attentive. She took the time to clearly explain everything, never made me feel rushed, and delivered excellent work. I felt well cared for the entire time.
Highly recommend this office to anyone looking for quality care and a great team.
Leesa Weidinger 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 3 months ago
First time to a new dentist in over 20 years and Emily and the team were great. Very friendly. I鈥檓 not a fan of dentists but Emily was kind, sensitive to my dental anxiety and had a wonderful demeanor. She listened to my concerns and carefully addressed them. A positive visit. Thank you.
Alyssa Hanna 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 5 months ago
My kids love this dental office. From day one they have developed a wonderful rapport with me and my kids. Dr. Edwards is kind and really good with my kids. Our male hygienist has been patient, encouraging, thorough, courteous, pleasant, and has explained things well. I feel I can ask questions and have things explained to me in a way both me and my kids can understand. My kids look forward to going there and having their teeth cleaned. We鈥檝e gone multiple places over the years due to moving and life events and this place BY FAR has been the best! I鈥檇 recommend them to anyone. I鈥檇 give them 10 stars if I could!
andy crounse 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 3 months ago
The best dentist experience I've ever had. Polite, efficient, kind, professional, clean and knowledgeable. From the first person that answered the phone, to the dentist, to the hygienist, this group turned an unpleasant chore into a lovely visit. The hygienist, specifically, was an absolute delight. She was was with me for 95% of the visit and truly has a knack for making a patient feel comfortable. I picked one of the dentists' office numbers at random (from a list that took my insurance) and I feel very fortunate to have found this office. 馃檶馃Ψ
Nick Rice 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 3 months ago
I鈥檝e been a patient at WDM Dental Center for over two decades. The care is exceptional and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. In the past, I saw Dr. Meyer and he was excellent. I was recently seen by Dr. Emily McCalley and was extremely satisfied with her attention to detail and approachable demeanor. I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone looking for dental services!
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About West Des Moines Dental Center
West Des Moines Dental Center was established in 1985 by Dr. John Meyer and has continued to grow to serve West Des Moines and its surrounding communities. The practice is located at 1701 22nd Street, Suite 101, and focuses on comprehensive and preventive patient care, with services that include preventive, restorative, cosmetic and family dentistry, clear aligner treatment, laser dentistry, oral surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, periodontal (gum) disease treatment, jaw joint disorder treatment, mouth guards and Botox. The team emphasizes building long-lasting, trusting relationships with patients.
For patients considering dental implants, it is important to know that West Des Moines Dental Center does not perform implant placement surgery itself. Instead, the practice works closely with trusted oral surgeons and periodontists who place the implant post, then designs, customizes and places the final restoration, whether an implant crown for a single missing tooth, an implant bridge for several missing teeth in a row, or an implant-supported denture. Each restoration is crafted to match the color, shape and size of the surrounding teeth. The office also provides ongoing implant maintenance and repair, including checking the fit of the restoration, tightening or reattaching loose crowns, repairing chipped crowns, and monitoring gum and bone health around the implant. Financing and payment options are available, and appointments can be scheduled online.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's dentists are Dr. John Meyer, Dr. Ashley Edwards, Dr. Ali Meyer and Dr. Emily McCalley. Dr. John Meyer founded the practice and has practiced dentistry in the Des Moines area since 1981; he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Ashley Edwards, a West Des Moines native, earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2010, completed a one-year general practice residency in Kansas City, Missouri, joined the practice in March 2014, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Ali Meyer grew up in West Des Moines, earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2016, and is a member of the American Dental Association and Iowa Dental Association. Dr. Emily McCalley earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2025, previously worked as a Registered Dental Assistant, and is fluent in Spanish for patients who prefer care in that language.
