About
Our practice
History
Our roots go back to 1954, when Dr. George Thompson purchased a dental practice in Valley Junction from Dr. Wrinkler. Two years later he moved it to Grand Avenue, and Dr. Chad acquired the practice in 1991. A lot has changed since then:
- Our building. We started a few blocks west on Grand Avenue, moved into our current space in 1993, and have remodeled it four times since.
- Our size. As West Des Moines has grown, so has our patient family, and our team of doctors and staff has grown with it.
- Our name. We became Grand.Dental to reflect that we are a multi-doctor practice.
Through all of the changes in town and in dentistry, our commitment to this community and to our patients has stayed the same.
Our philosophy
Thorough, honest exams. We take the time to be complete, and we tell you plainly what we find, so you know exactly where things stand.
Options, not sales pitches. Most situations have more than one reasonable solution. We lay them out, explain the trade-offs, and let you choose what fits your circumstances.
Predictable results. We use modern techniques and quality materials and components from well-established manufacturers.
We stand behind our work. Nothing in life is perfect, dentistry included. When something doesn't go or last as planned, we make it right.
Ongoing education. Our doctors and team keep current through continuing education, and the practice is an approved continuing education sponsor of the Iowa Dental Board.
Careful systems. We maintain our equipment to a high standard and run strong administrative systems to protect our patients, meeting best practices and exceeding them where we can.
Continued investment. We keep investing in the practice, most visibly in our technology, our team, and our space.
Our physical space
Visit us
Right here on Grand Avenue.
