Mark Lazar D.D.S. Dr Lazar grew up in a suburb of Chicago called Skokie. He attended both undergraduate and dental school at the University of Iowa. While at Iowa he competed on the Big Ten and NCAA Gymnastics Team. After completing dental school Dr Lazar served as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. During this time he has extensive training in oral surgery and endodotics (root canals). After  completing two years of military service he moved to Des Moines and associated with Dr David McCoy. Dr Lazar is a member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association and Polk County Dental Association. His interests include the Cubs, the Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is an avid golfer and also bikes extensively, including Ragbrai. Dr Lazar and his wife Linda have two grown sons who both live in Colorado and a new Granddaughter.
Craig Sandle, D.D.S. Dr. Sandle is from Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa Dental School in 1977. He has been in private practice since 1977 with the Fort Des Moines Dental Clinic.
Richard Lyman, D.D.S. Dr. Lyman is from Charles City, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1994. He served three years in the United States Navy as a Dental Officer. He has been in private practice since 1997 at the Fort Des Moines Dental Clinic. Dr. Lyman is a member of the Des Moines Dental Association, Iowa Dental Society and American Dental Association. Dr Lyman enjoys sports, gaming and is busy throughout the year with his children's extra curricular activities. Dr. Lyman is married to Amy and has a daughter Emily and a son Jack.
Michael Howes, D.D.S. Dr. Howes is from DeWit, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then went on to graduate from the University of Iowa Dental School in 1996 and began practicing in the Des Moines area. Dr. Howes is an active member of the Des Moines Dental Society, the Iowa Dental Association as well as the American Dental Association. He was also involved for many years in the Clive Jaycees. Dr Howes enjoys following Iowa Hawkeye sports, golf and running. Dr. Howes has been in private practice since 2000 with the Fort Des Moines Dental Clinic.
Marcy, R.D.H. Marcy grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. She is a graduate of Dowling High School. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1981. She received her local anesthesia certificate in 1999. She is a current member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. She has been a staff member since 1984 with Fort Des Moines Dental. Kayaking and biking are two of her passions. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and taking continuing education in hygiene.
Gloria, R.D.H. I grew up in a small town in Iowa, two hours Northwest of the Des Moines area. Shortly after high school graduation, at age seventeen, I moved to Des Moines to begin working at the Principal (formerly The Bankers Life) to pay for the car of my dreams - a candy-apple red Mustang. I attended evening classes at Drake to continue my education. After working at the Principal for ten years and briefly for the Department of Public Safety, I left the workforce to be a full-time Mom to our son and to renovate the home we had purchased. At nearly age forty, I decided to go back to college full-time to get my license to practice Dental Hygiene. My interest in the sciences and health care seemed to provide a good fit. Before I had ever considered dentistry as a career, I had always noticed a person's teeth first. I love getting to know people and helping them to attain a higher level of oral health. My hobbies are reading, walking, yard work, music and home decor.
Linda Gilchrist, R.D.H. I live in Ankeny, Iowa and graduated from Des Moines Area Community College. Before I became a dental hygienist, I worked in the healthcare field for 14 years as a nursing/medication assistant. I assisted children with disabilities, and I worked in rehabilitation with head and spinal injuries. My hobbies are gardening, reading and making scrapbooks.