Dental Board: Public Meeting Notice (Nov. 5-6, 2026)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Dental Board

Meeting Notice

Nov. 5-6, 2026
9 a.m.

6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Walnut Woods Conference Room

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Agenda

Agenda: Nov. 5

Committee Meetings

  • Dental Hygiene Committee (Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m.)
  • Executive Committee (Nov. 5, 8:15 a.m.)

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order — Roll call to determine that a quorum is present (9 a.m.)
  • II. Contested Case Hearing: Paul Kunch, D.D.S., Case #25-0137 (9 a.m.) — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(1), a contested case hearing may be held in open or closed session at the discretion of the licensee.

Closed Session

  • III. Items for Review and Discussion: Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A.

Open Session

  • IV. Action on Closed Session Agenda: Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.

Closed Session

  • V. Items for Review and Discussion —  Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(h) to avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as allowable tolerances or criteria for the selection, prosecution, or settlement of cases, which if disclosed would facilitate disregard of requirements imposed by law.  
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • D. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))

Open Session

  • VI. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • D. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))

Agenda: Nov. 6

Open Session (9:30 a.m.)

  • VII. Call Meeting to Order
    • A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
    • B. Introductions
    • C. Announcements 
  • VIII. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — Aug. 21-22, 2026, regular meeting
  • IX. Reports
    • A. Executive Director — Jessica O’Brien
    • B. Anesthesia Credentials Committee — Jessica O’Brien
  • X. Iowa Professional Health Program — Becky Carlson
  • XI. Petitions for Rule Waiver —  The Board will review and vote on requests for waiver of administrative rules.
    • A. Kehinde Kanmodi — IAC 481—572.8(3)e
    • B. Dima Mohamed Abu Baker —  481—572.4(1)(a)
  • XII. Other Business
    • A. Discussion on English Proficiency Evaluations
    • B. Discussion and Vote on Approval of IV Placement Course
    • C. ADEX Dental Hygiene Exam Update
    • D. CRDTS Update —  Lisa Holst, D.D.S. and Megan Clatt, R.D.H.
    • E. Discussion and Vote on Request for Approval of Local Anesthesia Course —  Dental ED Online
    • F. Discussion on Intraosseous Local Anesthesia Injections
  • XIII. For Discussion & Vote to File Adopted Filing — IAC 481
    • A. Ch. 571 — Dental Board Fees
    • B. Ch. 572 — Dental Licensure, Registration, Renewal & Reinstatement
    • C. Ch. 579 — Sedation and Nitrous Oxide
  • XIV. Unlicensed Complaint — 26-0135, Brite Haven Whitening
  • XV. Contested Case Hearing: Darlene Parrish, D.D.S., Case #25-0036 and 25-0134 (11 a.m.) — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(1), a contested case hearing may be held in open or closed session at the discretion of the licensee.

Closed Session

  • XVI. Items for Review and Discussion: Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A.

Open Session

  • XVII. Action on Closed Session Agenda: Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.

Closed Session

  • XVIII. Items for Review and Discussion —  Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(h) to avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as allowable tolerances or criteria for the selection, prosecution, or settlement of cases, which if disclosed would facilitate disregard of requirements imposed by law.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders (21.5(1)(f))
    • D. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
  • XIX. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session. 
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders (21.5(1)(f))
    • D. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
  • XX. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place Jan. 21-22, 2026.
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