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Our Team

The People Behind Your Smile.

An experienced team of dentists and dental professionals, here to make you smile. Dr. Jacob Gallaher leads it. Our clinical team works on the same three things: implants, extractions, and dentures.

The team at a glance
  • Implants, extractions, dentures: That is the whole list. No root canals, no fillings, no crowns.
  • One doctor, start to finish: The doctor you meet at your free consultation is the same doctor who plans and oversees your treatment.
  • 200+ hours of implant training last year: Continuing education Dr. Gallaher took in the past year alone, all focused on implants.

Des Moines Dentures and Implants · Des Moines, IA

Dr. Jacob Gallaher
Your Doctor

Dr. Jacob Gallaher, DDS

Dr. Jacob Gallaher is passionate about creating life-changing results through dentures and implant dentistry. He believes that a confident smile can have a lasting impact, and he’s honored to help patients achieve that every day at Des Moines Dentures and Implants. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Gallaher earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He went on to complete advanced clinical training through a residency at The Foundry Dental Center, where he focused on extractions, implants, and grafting procedures. He is also Invisalign® certified and has additional education through the Kois Center and the Academy of Operative Dentistry. Patients appreciate Dr. Gallaher’s down-to-earth nature, clear communication, and commitment to quality care. Whether you’re exploring full-arch implants or transitioning out of dentures, he’ll guide you through the process with compassion and expertise. Outside the office, Dr. Gallaher enjoys spending time with his wife Sami and their two children. You can often find them outdoors with their golden retriever, enjoying sports, playing softball, or biking around Des Moines. A lifelong fan of Iowa State and Iowa athletics, Dr. Gallaher also enjoys watching NFL and Formula 1 racing.

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A short list of services

Most dental offices handle root canals, fillings, and crowns. We do not. This practice focuses exclusively on dental implants, extractions, and dentures, so those are the procedures we do all day, every day.

Focused specialty care

We limit our practice to implants, extractions, and dentures so your plan stays clear and your care stays coordinated.

A passion to make a difference

Our doctor's enthusiasm for this life-changing area of dentistry took him on an intensive implant journey. We keep honing our skills and staying current with implant education so we can offer you the very best treatments available.

What to Know

A practical guide before you decide.

The details below are a starting point. Your free visit turns them into a plan for your mouth, budget, and timeline.

Why Des Moines Dentures and Implants?

Our team gets strong results and keeps pricing competitive for a few concrete reasons.

  • A short list of services: Implants, extractions, and dentures. No root canals, no fillings, no crowns.
  • Focused specialty care: Because those three procedures are all we do, your plan stays clear and your care stays coordinated.
  • A passion to make a difference: We keep honing our skills and staying current with implant education so you get the best treatments available.
  • Volume and focus: We perform these procedures every day and nothing else, and that focus is what keeps our pricing competitive.
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