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Dr. David Jones
Council Bluffs dentist Dr. David Jones was recognized with an Iowa Smiles Award from Delta Dental for his unstoppable willingness to serve. Dr. Jones had approached the local Iowa Smiles coordinator, who later nominated him, to look for patients to treat on Give Kids a Smile Day. After a successful day of patient visits, Dr. Jones offered pro-bono care to one youth patient who was uninsured. Dr. Jones and his staff have since continued their community service by becoming involved with the I-Smile Dental Home Project.

Dr. Daniel Sarasin
Dr. Daniel Sarasin of Cedar Rapids was awarded the Iowa Smiles Award from Delta Dental for his volunteer work with the Cedar Rapids Free Clinic, the American Diabetes Association, Cedar Rapids public schools and youth soccer, as well as his work as an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Dr. Sarasin was nominated by his office staff, who said, “He always puts everyone else first and will do anything for his staff or patients.”

Jacquie Roseliep
Hundreds of children and adults in the Dubuque community have benefited from the efforts of Jacquie Roseliep, a Delta Dental Iowa Smiles Award winner. Roseliep, the oral health and I-Smile coordinator at the Visiting Nurse Association in Dubuque, has been instrumental in developing many new public health programs and is well-respected in the local dental community for her hard work and passion for oral health issues.

Roselind Rabinowitz
Roselind Rabinowitz was presented with the Delta Dental Iowa Smiles Award for her initiative and success as fundraising liaison for Primary Health Care, Inc.’s dental clinic expansion. Rabinowitz worked with the Des Moines philanthropic community to ensure the clinic would be able to provide for those in need of dental care. A community volunteer for more than 50 years, Rabinowitz has served on the Board of Directors for Orchard place, is the past chairperson of the Jewish Institute and has served multiple times on the Synagogue Council.

Dr. Terry L. Babor
Dr. Terry L. Babor of Marengo is committed to bringing smiles to the faces of the children in his community. Dr. Babor has earned the Iowa Smiles Award given by Delta Dental of Iowa for giving his time to “Kids Day America” held in Iowa County to help in the identification of children through teeth charting and fingerprinting. Additionally, Dr. Babor and his hygentist, Jenny Rupp, participated in Career Day at Belle Plaine schools where they spent the day talking about careers in dentistry.

Brenda Slight
Brenda Slight of Boone is a deserved recipient of the Iowa Smiles Award from Delta Dental of Iowa for her commitment to the oral health in her community. She has been a caring employee at Boone Dental for nearly 20 years and takes an elderly neighbor to dentist appointments.

Dr. Alex Brandtner
Davenport dentist Dr. Alex Brandtner brings smiles to the faces of the underprivileged children in his community.  Dr. Brandtner has earned the Iowa Smiles Award given by Delta Dental of Iowa for his continuous reliability and compassion.

Dr. Kathy Elsner
Dr. Kathy Elsner is recognized for starting the free dental clinic at the Des Moines House of Mercy.  She is receiving the Iowa Smiles Award from Delta Dental of Iowa for her ongoing commitment to providing volunteer oral health to women in recovery.Dr. Kathy Elsner is recognized for starting the free dental clinic at the Des Moines House of Mercy.  She is receiving the Iowa Smiles Award from Delta Dental of Iowa for her ongoing commitment to providing volunteer oral health to women in recovery.

Dr. Kristopher Kelly
Dr. Kristopher Kelly has been instrumental in providing quality dental care to Iowans with limited resources or no insurance at the Free Dental Clinic at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.  This Nora Springs dentist has helped more than 1,500 patients and is recognized with the Iowa Smiles Award given by Delta Dental of Iowa.

Dr. Matthew Cannon
Dr. Matthew Cannon of Bettendorf has been presented with an Iowa Smiles Award by Delta Dental of Iowa for his contributions to the community of Bettendorf.  As a pediatric dentist, he volunteers as a costumed “Captain Cavity Fighter” to teach schoolchildren the importance of proper dental health care and puts all patients, young and old, at ease in the dental chair.

Dr. Philip Andersen
Center Point dentist Dr. Philip Andersen is a deserved recipient of the Iowa Smiles Award presented by Delta Dental of Iowa for being a volunteer at the free dental clinic in Cedar Rapids and as a board member of the local historical society.  As further service to his community, when a new office building was constructed a few years ago, Dr. Andersen included space for meetings and school-related groups that he makes available free of charge.

Dr. Kent Willer
Dr. Kent Willer is recognized for his ability to put smiles on the faces in his community with the Iowa Smiles Award presented by Delta Dental of Iowa.  Dr. Willer is known for being an exceptional dentist who’s a caring listener.