Meet Our Dentist
Dr. Ashley Daniels, DDS
Education:
- Bachelor of Science – Iowa State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – University of Iowa College of Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry – University of Florida College of Dentistry
Expertise:
- Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Infant Oral Health
- Managing Anxious Patients
- Dental Trauma
- Nitrous Oxide
- Hospital Dentistry
About:
Dr. Ashley Daniels grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. After earning her doctorate at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr. Daniels continued her education at the University of Florida to become a specialist in pediatric dentistry, where she had the opportunity to serve as Chief Resident. During her residency program, Dr. Daniels received extensive training in all aspects of pediatric dentistry including restorative dentistry, dental trauma, hospital dentistry, sedation, and dentistry for individuals with special health care needs. She has been very active in research and evidence-based dentistry, and recently published an article in the Pediatric Dentistry Journal.
In her spare time, Dr. Ashley and her husband enjoy cooking, hosting board game nights, and spending time with their cat, Cy (go cyclones!). Dr. Daniels is excited for the opportunity to return home to provide excellent dental care to the children of central Iowa.
Dr. Sofia Iribarren, DDS
Education:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – University of California San Francisco
- Pediatric Dentistry & M.S. in Dental Public Health – University of Iowa
Expertise:
- Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Infant Oral Health
- Managing Anxious Patients
- Dental Trauma
- Nitrous Oxide
- Hospital Dentistry
About:
Dr. Sofia Iribarren grew up in Costa Rica and moved to California at the age of 17. She obtained her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of California San Francisco and completed her Pediatric Dental residency at the University of Iowa while simultaneously receiving an M.S. in Dental Public Health. Dr. I is passionate about helping children improve their overall and oral health and her goal is to cultivate strong relationships that make patients feel safe. She believes every child is unique and requires personalized treatment plans. When not in the dental office Dr. I loves spending time with family, traveling, horseback riding, and dental public health activities at the University of Iowa.