Iowa Dental Association: New President Named
dr. ryan Hajek, a pediatric dentist from Council Bluffs and co-owner of My Pediatric Dentist, is now the president of the Iowa Dental Association (IDA), marking a significant leadership transition for the dental community in iowa. This proclamation, made at the IDA’s annual session in Des Moines, signals a new chapter for the association, with Dr. Hajek set to guide the IDA as its 162nd president. Together, the Iowa Dental Association has named Dr. Shawn Hedlund as the president-elect. News Directory 3 reported this update. Hajek’s presidency promises advancements in key dental health initiatives for Iowans, with a focus on bolstering the care provided by IDA members. Discover what’s next for the IDA and Iowa’s dental health landscape with Dr. Hajek at the helm.
iowa Dental Association Names Dr. Ryan Hajek President
Updated May 31, 2025
Dr. Ryan Hajek, a Council Bluffs dentist specializing in pediatric care, was recently named the new president of the Iowa Dental Association (IDA).The installation occurred at the IDA’s annual session held May 7 in des Moines.
Hajek, co-owner of My Pediatric Dentist, assumes the role of the association’s 162nd president. The iowa Dental Association also announced Dr. Shawn Hedlund, of Iowa City, as the new president-elect.
Dr. Hajek is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry.
What’s next
Hajek’s tenure as president will focus on advancing dental health initiatives across Iowa and supporting the association’s members in providing quality patient care.