Dr. Jonathan Karch
DDS, Restorative Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Karch was born in Johnston and raised in the Des Moines area. He completed his undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering and psychology at the University of Iowa. He then remained in Iowa City to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Karch moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where he practiced as a hospital dentist providing comprehensive and emergency care to the Native Alaskan and Native American populations at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Dr. Karch also made regular trips to the Aleutian island of Atka to provide care to the residents of one of the most remote communities in the United States. He still maintains his Alaska dental license and makes occasional trips to work (and play!).
Dr. Karch ensures that every aspect of your visit will be individually and specifically tailored to provide the most comfortable, relaxing, and productive experience possible. The compliment he values most is an anxious patient describing their dental experience as the best they’ve ever had. He understands the dental office is not always the most exciting place to be and goes the extra mile every day to change that perception.
Dr. Karch loves the continual technological and material advances in dentistry and the benefits it allows him to provide his patients. As such, he annually obtains at least five times the required amount of continuing education hours. He’s a proud member of many organizations committed to achieving excellence in dentistry including:
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Iowa Academy of General Dentistry