Smile! Waukee Family Dentistry Wins Patch's 'Best Dentist' Contest

It was a fight to the teeth (pun totally intended) but one victor came out on top in .

With 46 of a total 114 votes, was named the "Best Dentist" in Waukee. came in a close second with 32 votes.

Waukee Family Dentistry, located at 85 N.E. Warrior Lane, is owned and operated by two sisters - dentists Lisa and Tina Kurtz. In an interview given to , the pair said they take the whole person - not just their smile - into account when treating patients.

“We offer complete dentistry for every member of the family. We work with children and adults, on implants, dental restoration and much more,” said Lisa Kurtz. “We feel we are kind of leaving a legacy in a person’s mouth. That’s why Tina and I do a lot of continuing education. We study the whole system of the head and the neck.”

Tina Kurtz added, “You have to treat the patient as a whole person — there’s a lot more going on there than just the teeth.”

One Waukee Patch reader had this to say about Waukee Family Dentistry," I actually have worked for Lisa and Tina Kurtz at Waukee Family Dentistry so I can tell you how good they really are. They are genuinely concerned about the health of their patients. They are honest and fair (which can be hard to find in this field). They are Waukee girls born and raised here. Many of their patients are old friends, and some have become like family. They are wonderful people who happen to be excellent dentists. Because I worked in the dental field, I often get asked for recommendations on dentists. I always send everyone to Lisa & Tina at Waukee Family Dentistry. " - Jen