Anderson Dental Group

Dr. Anderson grew up in Tampico, IL and graduated from Tampico High School in 1990. He then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and received a Bachelor of Science in 1994. In 1999, he graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, receiving awards in multiple disciplines of dental practice. With a strong passion for education, Dr. Anderson has served as an adjunct associate professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentisrty. In 2005 and 2006, he attended Northweste...Read Morern's Kellogg School of Business, receiving certificates in Advanced Practiced Management. His time in Chicago has aided him in building and retaining one of the best teams of dental professionals in the Des Moines area. Although Dr. Anderson enjoyed his time teaching at the college, he chose to focus on his young family and rapidly growing practice here in Des Moines. In August of 2000, he bought the dental practice of Dr. William E. Nelson. He moved that practice to its current location in West Des Moines. Dr. Anderson and his wife, Diana, have four beautiful children that keep them very busy. As a family, they love Hawkeye sports, Harley Davidson motorcycles, boating, travel, working out, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Anderson is passionate about the manner in which care is delivered at Anderson Dental Group. He is committed to providing a relaxed atmosphere and exceptional care to each of his patients. Read Less

Dr. Rachel Reis enjoys working with patients of all ages. Restoring smiles and healthy mouths is a passion for her. Dr. Reis’ grandfather, Benny Hawkins, was a dentist and mentor at the University of Iowa. His gentle touch and relationships with patients inspired her. Dr. Reis grew up in Iowa City and in 2003 graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. She then graduated from University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry in 2007 where she completed rotations at pediatric focused practices. ...Read MoreAfter graduation she moved to the Des Moines area. Dr. Reis is a member of the American Dental Association and Iowa Dental Association and has volunteered with Iowa Mission of Mercy. Dr. Reis and her husband, Jim, moved to Adel in 2013. They have two young sons, Benton and Tyson. The boys are starting to get involved in sports and activities in the community which will keep them busy for years to come. Rachel enjoys golfing, running road races and cheering on Iowa collegiate sports in her free time. Read Less

Dr. Amanda Vonnahme cultivates a small town feel and trust to her practice. She establishes a relationship with her patients extending beyond their oral health. Meeting new people and learning from them are aspects she considers benefits of her profession. She earned both her undergraduate and doctorate from the University of Iowa. While in dental school, she conducted research in Dr. David Drake’s lab on virulence factors related to the primary bacteria involved in dental decay. She is a me...Read Morember of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, and the Des Moines Dental District. She also serves on the DMACC Dental Hygiene Advisory Board. She enjoys volunteering with Iowa Mission of Mercy and Special Olympics. Dr. Vonnahme and her husband have lived in the metro area for over 10 years. They have three young children who are involved in all kinds of youth activities keeping her very busy outside of the office. Read Less

Dr. Nicole Krois loves creating a comfortable and inviting environment for patients. She enjoys getting to know patients while creating a personalized treatment plan because everyone is unique. Creating these relationships is one of the many reasons why Dr. Krois loves dentistry! Dr. Krois grew up in West Des Moines. While attending the University of Iowa she earned a B.A. in biology in 2013, a master’s in secondary science education in 2015, and in 2020 graduated from the UI College of Dent...Read Moreistry. While in dental school, Dr. Krois conducted dental education research with Dr. Leonardo Marchini, working on making the clinical aspect of learning more effective and efficient for students. She served as the president of the student research group at the dental college and was involved in several clubs. After dental school, Dr. Krois lived and practiced dentistry in Fort Collins, CO and later moved back to Iowa to be closer to family. She loves hiking, skiing, camping, biking, cooking, and running with her dog. She is very excited to be back in Iowa! Read Less