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Dr. Thomas Stark, DDS

Dr. Thomas Stark, DDS

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Stark, DDS is an orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics practitioner in Ames, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa / College of Dentistry in 1983. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 5 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

1212 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010

Make an Appointment

(515) 232-2255

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Stark's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stark

5.0

69 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Allison Anderson in Boone, IA – Apr 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Thomas M. Stark and his team provide advanced orthodontic care, with a personal touch. We care about you as a person, not just straightening your teeth! It will be our honor to help you achieve a lifetime of beautifully healthy smiles, and become your friends in the process.

biography

I will never forget how my chairman at the Baylor orthodontic program, Dr. Moody Alexander, encouraged us residents to especially, "love the unlovables." I vividly recall being a painfully shy and definitely unattractive seventh-grader myself,...read more

  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Texas A&m University Health Science Center / Baylor College Of Dentistry

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Iowa / College Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1983

  • Iowa State University

    Undergraduate School, 1980

  • Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, Past President

  • World Federation of Orthodontists, Member

  • Iowa Dental Association, Member

  • Baylor Orthodontic Alumni Association, Past President

  • Iowa Society of Orthodontists, Past President

  • American Board of Orthodontics, Member

  • College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, Member

  • American Dental Association, Member

  • American Association of Orthodontists, Member

  • Smiles Change Lives, Member

  • "Exceptional care from beginning to end. The staff is all so friendly and truly seem to care, especially Dr. Stark. My daughter has felt at ease since our first visit!"

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Locations

Practice

Ronald C. Smith DDS1212 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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