Welcome to Fort Des Moines Dental. We are a family-centered dental practice that welcomes patients of all ages. Our office has provided comprehensive dentistry in Des Moines for over 40 years. Our experienced dentist and friendly staff look forward to providing you with a comfortable and pleasant dental experience.
Dr. Howes is from DeWitt, 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 when he 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 has been in private practice since 2000 with Fort Des Moines Dental.
Dr. Howes enjoys following Iowa Hawkeye sports, golf and running.
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 as a Des Moines Dentist 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. He and his wife Amy have a daughter, Emily, and a son, Jack.
Dr. Patrick graduated from Drake University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in 2012 and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University in 2016. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the Iowa Dental Association. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Patrick and her husband are excited to call Des Moines their home.
Outside of the office, she enjoys exercise, cooking and quality time with family and friends.
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: AAS Degree in Dental Hygiene
Hometown: Altoona, Iowa
Interests: Staying current with evidence-based dentistry, exceeding patient expectations, spending time with family and anything outdoors
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: B.A. in business from Simpson College, graduate of the dental hygiene
program at D.M.A.C.C.
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: The outdoors, sports (Hawkeyes and Cubs), traveling, family and friends
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: Graduate of the dental hygiene program at D.M.A.C.C.
Interests: Gardening, reading, trying out new recipes
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa
Associations: American Dental Hygiene Association
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Kayaking, biking, family, friends, continuing education
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Hometown: Altoona, Iowa
Interests: Camping, hiking and fishing with her dog, Tucker
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Hometown: Runnells, Iowa
Interests: Two children Gaven and Bridgit, kickboxing, lifting weights, traveling with family
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Hometown: Winterset, Iowa
Interests: Husband Mike and two children Breana and Phoebe
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Education: Graduate of the dental assisting program at Vatterott College
Hometown: Polk City, Iowa
Interests: Outdoor activities, daughter Baylea
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Education: Dean’s List for dental assisting at Heritage College
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Gymnastics and dance, martial arts like Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thia, wrestling, snowboarding
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Spending time with her three beautiful children and supporting their activities, boating with family
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Trying new restaurants and thrift store shopping with daughter Abby, Dave Matthews Band, cooking, crocheting, movies
Education: Graduate of the dental assisting program at D.M.A.C.C.
Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
Interests: Travel, extreme activities like tandem skydiving, shopping, puzzles, reading, movies and watching TV
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Husband L.C. and children Trey and Jenica Raine, basketball, sports, photography
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Interests: Husband Joey and daughters Natalie and Olivia, family gatherings with six nieces and nephews, reading