Des Moines Has Plenty of Implant Centers. Here's Why Patients Still Drive Two Hours East.
If you’re exploring dental implant options in Des Moines, you already have plenty of choices. From corporate implant centers and oral surgery practices to specialists throughout the metro, you’ve likely attended one or more consultations and may even have a treatment estimate in hand. So why do so many patients choose to make the two-hour drive east to Wolf Dental Wellness in North Liberty?
The answer comes down to what matters most for a life-changing investment like dental implants.
Our doctors were among the early pioneers of the All-on-4® and All-on-X treatment concepts, long before many practices began offering them. That experience continues to guide every case we treat.
Unlike large corporate chains, everything is handled by one doctor-owned team. Your consultation, advanced 3D imaging, guided implant surgery, and custom-crafted new teeth are all completed under one roof, providing a seamless experience from start to finish.
Why Des Moines Patients Make the Drive
- Early pioneers of All-on-4® and All-on-X with decades of full-mouth implant experience behind every case—not a franchise system following a corporate playbook.
- 50+ years of combined experience in full-mouth rehabilitation, led by nationally and internationally recognized doctors.
- A doctor-owned practice, not a corporate chain. The doctors who design your treatment plan are the same doctors who perform your procedure and stand behind your results for years to come.
- Everything under one roof. From your consultation and 3D imaging to implant placement and your final smile restoration, your care is coordinated by one experienced team.
- Same-day new teeth for qualifying patients, so your two-hour drive is for treatment—not repeated monthly appointments.
- All-inclusive, transparent pricing with sedation included at no additional cost, making it easy to compare your treatment estimate line by line.
- X-Nav Dynamic Navigation™ technology for safer, more accurate, and more efficient implant placement.
- The Perfect Smile Care Kit™ to support a smoother recovery, greater comfort, and faster healing.
- Smile for Life™ Guarantee, providing long-term confidence and ongoing support from a practice committed to your care.
Dr. Robert O. Wolf, DDS, FAGD, FASDA, is an accomplished dentist, entrepreneur, and inventor with more than 35 years of leadership in the dental industry. As a proud University of Iowa alumnus, he has built a practice that attracts patients from Des Moines and communities throughout Iowa who are seeking advanced full-mouth implant solutions.
Dental Services for Des Moines Patients
Full-mouth dental implants are our signature service and the primary reason patients travel from the Des Moines metro to Wolf Dental Wellness. We provide comprehensive implant and restorative solutions designed to restore the health, function, and appearance of your smile.
Full-mouth dental implants (All-on-4® / All-on-X) for a permanent, life-changing smile replacement.
Single and multiple tooth implants to restore missing teeth with natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Second opinions on implant treatment plans and quotes—bring your existing estimate to your free assessment for an honest comparison.
Sedation dentistry for anxious patients and complex procedures, included at no additional cost.
Restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures to rebuild and protect your smile.
Emergency dental care with same-day attention for dental pain, infection, swelling, or trauma.
Meet Dr. Robert Wolf
Your Local Des Moines, IA Dental Implants Specialist
Dr. Robert Wolf is a highly experienced dentist with over 35 years of clinical expertise in advanced restorative and implant dentistry, helping patients restore confidence, function, and long-term oral health. A graduate of the University of Iowa, he earned his Doctorate in Dental Science in 1981 and holds fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Society of Dental Aesthetics. Nationally recognized for his clinical expertise, he has been published in leading dental journals and featured as a media expert. At Wolf Dental Wellness, Dr. Wolf delivers precise, patient-focused care using advanced techniques for predictable Iowa dental implant results.
The Perfect Smile Protocol™ — What Makes a Destination Implant Center Worth the Drive
Patients from across Iowa choose Wolf Dental Wellness because of our proven treatment process. The Perfect Smile Protocol™ is designed to deliver a predictable, comfortable, and life-changing implant experience from start to finish.
Personalized Assessment
Your journey starts with a comprehensive examination and advanced 3D imaging to evaluate your oral health and goals. Based on your needs, our doctors create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Precise Planning & Implant Placement
With advanced technology, including X-Nav Dynamic Navigation™, every implant is planned and placed with exceptional precision. This modern, guided approach enhances accuracy, comfort, and long-term results.
Custom Smile Restoration
Your new teeth are crafted from premium-quality materials to provide a natural appearance, comfortable fit, and lasting function. You'll leave with a complete smile designed to look, feel, and perform like natural teeth.
Smile for Life™ Guarantee
Every Perfect Smile™ is backed by our Smile for Life™ Guarantee, giving you confidence and long-term peace of mind after your treatment.
Getting to Wolf Dental Wellness from Des Moines
Wolf Dental Wellness is conveniently located at 2345 Landon Road, North Liberty, IA 52317, making the drive from Des Moines simple and straightforward.
Downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines & Urbandale: Take I-80 East to I-380 North (Exit 240), then exit at Forevergreen Road. About 2 hours.
Ankeny & Altoona: Connect to I-80 East via I-35 or US-65, then follow the same route.
Free on-site parking—no downtown parking ramps.
One trip is often all it takes. Qualifying same-day patients can complete their smile transformation in a single visit.
Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 8AM – 5PM | Sat–Sun: Closed Call Now: (319) 665-0070
Before & After: Iowa Patients’ Stunning Smile Results
See the remarkable results our patients achieve with the care of a skilled dentist. Every smile transformation showcases our commitment to precision, comfort, and personalized dental solutions.
See Why Des Moines, Iowa Patients Choose Us
Ready to Feel Like You Again?
If you've already explored your options in Des Moines, take one more step with a free assessment at Wolf Dental Wellness. Meet with the team that helped pioneer today's leading full-mouth implant techniques, get honest answers, and discover if you're a candidate—with no pressure and no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Des Moines, IA
For a permanent procedure, many patients choose the most experienced team they can reach rather than the closest one. Our doctors were early pioneers of All-on-4® and All-on-X, the practice is doctor-owned rather than a corporate chain, everything happens under one roof, and our all-inclusive pricing makes any quote comparison straightforward.
We're located at 2345 Landon Road in North Liberty — about two hours east of the Des Moines metro, a straight shot on I-80.
Yes. Bring it to your free assessment. We'll walk through it honestly — what's included, what's not, and how it compares to our all-inclusive pricing with sedation built in. Whatever you decide, you'll decide it informed.
Less than you'd expect. Because consultation, surgery, and restoration all happen in one facility — and qualifying patients receive new teeth in a single day — the total number of trips is often lower than a multi-office metro plan. We coordinate scheduling so traveling patients get the most from every visit.
In many cases, yes. Our Perfect Smile Protocol™ combines advanced planning, X-Nav Dynamic Navigation™, and on-site restoration so qualifying patients leave with a complete, confident smile the same day.
Every treatment plan is customized after examination and 3D imaging, so we can't quote sight unseen — but our pricing is all-inclusive and transparent, with sedation at no extra cost, which makes side-by-side comparison easy at your free assessment.
Absolutely. Your first visit includes a comprehensive evaluation, digital imaging when needed, and a detailed consultation to discuss your oral health and treatment priorities.
Call us at (319) 665-0070 or take our free online assessment to find out if you may be eligible for dental implants.
Flexible Payment Options
A beautiful new smile should be affordable and stress-free. We accept many major insurance plans, provide transparent, all-inclusive pricing with sedation included at no extra cost, and offer flexible financing through Cherry, Finturf, Happen Bank, Alphaeon Credit, and QuickPay.
Plus, with our Insurance Assurance Program, simply show us your insurance card and save $5,000.