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We, the team at Central Park Dentistry, are celebrating the honor of being voted the best dentist for the 2018 Reader’s Choice! The award continues our strong tradition of being a leader in dental excellence. We would like to thank our patients for honoring us now several years in a row with this award.

At Central Park Dentistry, the positive energy is palpable as soon as you walk in the door. Our team is eager to assist you with your needs! We are always welcoming new patients, young and old. Our loyal patients will tell you that all of our doctors and staff develop connected relationships with each patient. Our patients also enjoy the fun-filled atmosphere in our office.

We provide a great mix of modern technology and treatment, along with time-proven techniques. In office, we now have the ability to make 3D xrays of the teeth and jaw, when needed, for a more exact diagnosis. Dr. Lala can use this to remove impacted wisdom teeth with precision. We all use 3D technology to aid treatment especially root canal therapy. We use an ITERO digital scanner for the doctors to create 3D models of the patient’s teeth and bite. Digital scanning eliminates impressions, making the treatment easier, faster and more accurate. Dr. Hansen can use the ITERO to educate patients on their personal bite issues and the outcome of future Invisalign treatment in a matter of minutes. Drs. Lala and Hansen use these technologies to provide dental implants to patients who need missing teeth replaced.

We have exciting new changes coming to Central Park Dentistry this year! Please like us on Facebook and watch our website as we expand. We are now open at our new office in Sheffield and offer our complete line of services at this location. All our doctors will see patients here too, for your convenience.

We look forward to creating the best dental experience for your entire family. Again, thank you for this honor and your trust. Remember, You will leave with a Smile!

We, the team at Central Park Dentistry, are celebrating the honor of being voted the best dentist for the 2017 Reader’s Choice! The award continues our strong tradition of being a leader in dental excellence. We would like to thank our patients for honoring us now several years in a row with this award.

At Central Park Dentistry, the positive energy is palpable as soon as you walk in the door. Our team is eager to assist you with your needs! We are always welcoming new patients, young and old. Our loyal patients will tell you that all of our doctors and staff develop connected relationships with each patient. Our patients also enjoy the fun-filled atmosphere in our office.

We provide a great mix of modern technology and treatment, along with time-proven techniques. In office, we now have the ability to make 3D xrays of the teeth and jaw, when needed, for a more exact diagnosis. Dr. Lala can use this to remove impacted wisdom teeth with precision. We all use 3D technology to aid treatment especially root canal therapy. We use an ITERO digital scanner for the doctors to create 3D models of the patient’s teeth and bite. Digital scanning eliminates impressions, making the treatment easier, faster and more accurate. Dr. Hansen can use the ITERO to educate patients on their personal bite issues and the outcome of future Invisalign treatment in a matter of minutes. Drs. Lala and Hansen use these technologies to provide dental implants to patients who need missing teeth replaced.

Dr. Jennifer Thackery joined us 2 years ago and has been a “perfect fit”. Dr. Thackery is skilled in utilizing technology and creating comprehensive treatment plans. Most importantly, she’s able to communicate treatment options in a way people trust and in words they understand.

We have exciting new changes coming to Central Park Dentistry this year! Please like us on Facebook and watch our website as we expand. We will be opening an office in Sheffield, a solid community that we are thrilled to become a part of. We will offer our complete line of services at this location. All our doctors will see patients here too, for your convenience.

We have two home grown doctors joining our team this year. We are proud to announce Patrick Kolker of Clear Lake will be joining our team. Brianna Lage of Meservey will also be a new doctor to Central Park Dentistry in the summer. Both have trained at the University of Iowa and come highly recommended by University Faculty. We know you will enjoy getting to know them both!

We look forward to creating the best dental experience for your entire family. Again, thank you for this honor and your trust. Remember, You will leave with a Smile!

In celebration of Dental Assistants Recognition Week 2017, we’d like to highlight and share with you who our Dental Assistants are. Please join us in celebrating them! #darw2017

We enjoy Kelsey because she is excellent at organization, neatness and cleanliness. She is very good at communicating with and teaching our patients. She works hard to have our patients always be comfortable. Our team is excited to have Kelsey back from maternity leave!

Cheyene is always working hard to keep our office running at its best! Whether it is going above and beyond for a patient or for one of her co-workers, Chey consistently takes the time to lend a hand (or two)! She is highly accomplished in all areas of dental assisting and has additional skills in taking care of our youngest patients. Her warmth and energy will keep you smiling until you walk out our doors! It is truly a pleasure having Cheyene on our team at CPD!

Tasha has a special way of caring for and treating our pediatric patients. She keeps a very high motor and a positive attitude throughout each day. Tasha is highly skilled in many procedures, making her a great asset to the team. If you are fortunate to get Tasha for your appointment, you will be well taken care of!

Kris has been a dedicated assistant at Central Park Dentistry for over 13 years! She shows that same devotion to each individual patient. She takes her time getting to know her patients on a personal level in order to offer the very best dental care to address their specific concerns. Her laugh and gentleness will put you at ease and let’s you know that she’ll be going the extra “smile” for you! We are lucky to have Kris on our team! 

Staci is a real leader on our team. She has extensive knowledge about every supply and material we use in the office. She is a great patient advocate. Patients sense quickly how competent Staci is and how much she cares about their care going smoothly. Thank you Staci for your 18 years of exceptional service!

We are so fortunate to have McKenzie on our staff! She is extremely driven and exceeds expectations by continually learning about new materials and techniques to better serve our patients. McKenzie is always having fun, striving to ensure that each patient has a pleasant and smooth dental visit (and likely a few laughs as well)! Any patient would be lucky to have McKenzie take care of them next time they stop in to Central Park Dentistry!

There is not much we can say that Jordain hasn’t already said…she likes to talk! And we love this about her! Jordain can talk and make a connection with anyone and makes the person feel at ease almost instantly. Dr. Jay Lala has known Jordain and her family for over 20 years. In fact, Dr. Lala was Jordain’s first and only dentist. It is a great joy to have her now a part of our team. Some of Jordain’s strengths are communication, simplifying complex treatment plans, implants and her ability to learn anything. Again, we are lucky to have Jordain on our team and it’s been great seeing her grow from a 4-year-old into an accomplished, capable and beautiful person.

We first need to talk about Helen’s laugh. We hear it often, and it brings a smile to everyone’s face who hears it! Helen has over 20+ years of dental experience, including time in orthodontics and endodontics. One of Helen’s many strengths is having true compassion for her patients. She is a great advocate for patients. Implants and Invisaligns are two areas that Helen excels in at our office. Helen is a proud mother to Stephen who is in the Army with two tours overseas. She is anxiously waiting for him to come home for good this fall. We are truly lucky to have Helen on our team!

Shannon has been with us for two years, a relative newbie. Her general assisting and pediatric experience has made her indispensable! Young or old, you will often hear Shannon call you “honey”. You will instantly feel at ease in her care. A newlywed, Shannon is living the dream of marital bliss. She is a passionate dog lover and has fostered many shelter dogs. We love Shannon’s smile around the office!

We are thrilled to have Joan on our team! We have tried to hire and find a perfect fit for Joan for 10+ years. We’ve found it! She is invaluable in her role as lead hygiene assistant. Joan helps with 7+ hygienists and runs her program with efficiency and a great attitude. We couldn’t work without Joan!