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Hello,
friends! I am a happy woman. I love my work because I know that
my staff and I are serving our patients in ways that are valuable,
effective, and unique. I am proud of the vision our team wrote
together: "The Bettendorf Dental team strives toward excellence by
nurturing healthy choices for all patients within a compassionate
environment." In addressing your questions, needs and concerns, WE
LISTEN. Studies have shown that fear of going to the dentist is among
the top five fears. Our staff is committed to easing this worry.
Additionally, I have taught students at the University of Iowa College of
Dentistry how to care for anxious patients.
With the intent of
making our office as homelike and comfortable as possible, we have designed
our reception room to look like a living room, with an adjacent coffee bar
and children's area. The treatment rooms, with their bay windows,
ceiling mounted television sets, plants, and quilts are designed to seem like
a den. Many patients have expressed delight with being able to watch
their favorite cable prgrams while receiving dental care.
If we presently serve
you or your family at Bettendorf Dental, we thank you! If you are new
to our area or are seeking dental care, we hope you will stop by our office
for a personal tour soon!
Christine L. Dahl, D.D.S.
drdahl@bettendorfdentalpc.com |
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Dr. Christine Dahl grew up in
Washington, D.C., Tennessee, and Louisiana. She moved to the Quad
Cities in 1972 and worked as a dental claims processor and dental assistant.
Her pre-dental courses were at Northeast Louisiana University and Augustana
College. While at the College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa,
she served as Editor of the dental school newspaper. She received the
Dean's Leadership Award and the Senior student Radiology Award. She
graduated from dental school in 1980 and has maintained her practice in
Bettendorf. Dr. Dahl's particular area of interest within dentistry
is helping fearful patients feel relaxed and comfortable during dental
visits. She has served as an Adjunct Part Time faculty member at the University
of Iowa College of Dentistry. She presents workshops for dental
students and practicing dentists.
Dr. Dahl has been active within dentistry and has served as President
of the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry, member of the Academy of General
Dentistry Membership Council, and board member of the American Academy of
Dental Practice Administration. She is a Fellow in the American Society of
Geriatric Dentistry, and is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy,
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, American Dental Association, American
Association of Women Dentists, and the Federation Dentaire Internationale.
Dr. Dahl enjoys increasing her
technical abilities and dental knowledge. She participates in
approximately 100 hours of continuing education each year. She carries
a pager at all times, and can be reached for emergencies by calling the
office at (563) 332-1600 extension 5.
Her personal interests include reading, travel, folk dancing, tai chi, attending plays
and concerts, walking, and cooking. |
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