Abbadent Dental and Implants is a Dubuque based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more

Abbadent Dental and Implants is a Dubuque based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.

Dr. Aaron Rauen is originally from Farley, Iowa. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School and went on to attend The University of Northern Iowa where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was able to earn his degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in only three years. He went on to obtain his education in dentistry at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Rauen has pursued many avenues of advanced education during his career. He has also become a leader in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Rauen lectures nationally on a monthly basis teaching other dentists about the exciting field of orthodontics (braces).

Dr. Rauen is a member of the American Dental Association, The Iowa Dental Association, The Dubuque District Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, The International Association for Comprehensive Esthetics, and The International Association of Orthodontics. He is the past president of both The Dubuque District Dental Association as well as the Dubuque County Dental Society.

Dr. Jack Osterhaus is originally from Maquoketa, Iowa. He attended The University of Iowa and graduated with High Honors while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Sciences. Dr. Jack continued his education at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he graduated in 2013. He currently resides in Dubuque with his wife, Ashley. Together they enjoy traveling, the outdoors, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

As a general practitioner Dr. Jack has experience working with patients of all ages with a wide range of dental needs. Dr. Jack especially enjoys developing long lasting professional relationships with his patients. He believes in collaborative treatment planning and excellent patient care. Dr. Jack is currently a member of the American Dental Association, The Iowa Dental Association, and The Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jack is welcoming new patients and looks forward to meeting you!

Dr. Downs is a very caring and capable professional. It is very obvious that he understands what it is like to be a patient seated in the chair awaiting treatment. I am very grateful for his sensitive, yet highly professional and competent approach to his patients, whom he treats as individuals, devoting to them his undivided attention. He has been successful in instilling that same degree of compassionate competence in his assistants and coworkers, as well.

Dr. Richard Downs has been practicing dentistry in Dubuque since the summer of 1978. At that time, he and his wife Colette moved to Dubuque from the Great Lakes Naval Base North of Chicago with their two children Jeff and Ryan. Both Colette and Richard grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa and completed college educations at the University of Iowa before Richard went on to Dental School. At graduation in 1975, Dr. Downs was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student award by the faculty. The award is given by vote of the dental school faculty to the student they believe shows the most knowledge, skill and proficiency in general dentistry. After graduation, Dr. Downs spent three years in the Navy as a Naval Dental Officer.

Dr. Downs has constantly educated himself and his staff in the rapid advances in dentistry. Not only did Dr. Downs go on after dental school to complete a two-year orthodontic non-specialty education for general dentists, but he also attained a Fellowship in a two year study in the 'Misch Implant Institute' in Detroit and a Fellowship in the 'International Congress of Oral Implantologists'. He then completed comprehensive written exams in implantology for the 'American Academy of Implantology'. He again achieved another Fellowship award in the 'Academy of General Dentistry' and is past editor and President of the 'Iowa Academy of General Dentistry'. Dr. Downs is also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has completed studies of the Anterior Aesthetics program at the prestigious Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and the Advanced Functional Restorative Dentistry course at the Las Vegas Institute (L.V.I.). He is also an internationally recognized expert in halitosis diagnosis, control and treatment and gives lectures internationally on the subject of bad breath control and wound healing biology. His web site is well known and can be viewed online at http://www.breath-care.com.

He has recently completed a bone grafting course at the Las Vegas Institute and then a CT cone beam implant course which allows him to place implants on 3 D images of the jaws. Sinus bone augmentations with balloon and tenting techniques and nerve tracking make this one of the most successful and safe implant protocols in the world. The I-cat CT scans can be done at the office and used to make precise implant surgical guides that place implants in exacting positions. To see more about implants, go to our Implants page.

As a result of the union of these fields of study (implant surgical placement and implant restoration, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and cosmetics) and realizing the unique opportunity to impact comprehensive cosmetic concerns with treatment available in one single dental practice, Dr. Downs and his staff are continuing their education into the exciting field of cosmetic dentistry and have since renamed the dental practice, Abbadent Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. They use the Sapphire in office bleaching system and have a fast growing Cosmetic Veneer and reconstructive practice

Our newest laser can also complete many fillings with no anesthetic while leaving a near flawless look to the teeth. This laser can also be used for gentle recontouring of gum tissues around the teeth for even better results. Using these varied skills, they can address cosmetic dentistry with an array of knowledge that allows them to use more options to optimize beautiful results.

The practice name (ABBA) reflects their passion to serve, listen to and gently treat all patients they have the privilege to care for. ABBA means Father and comes from the Bible and is there in the name Abbadent to honor God. They do look forward to seeing you and the friends and family you recommend to their care.

Dr. Bryer Fritsch is originally from Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Hempstead High School, before graduating from The University of Iowa with a degree in Health & Human Physiology and minor in Chemistry. Dr. Fritsch continued his education at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Before Dr. Fritsch even graduated we knew his skill and personality would be a perfect fit for Abbadent Dental! We are so pleased he joined our team. He is happy to be back in the place he calls home. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, exercising and spending time with his family and friends. He also loves watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. GO HAWKS!

Dr. Kuttler graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, spent two years in the United States Air Force practicing dentistry, then moved to Dubuque where he has practiced ever since. A lifelong student, Dr. Kuttler is always seeking new information about dentistry. He received the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship in recognition of his extensive number of hours of continuing education. He has lectured to local, state, and national groups on clinical, behavioral, and philosophic dental topics. He also has been recognized by his peers with a fellowship in the American College of Dentistry.

When hes not in the office, Dr. Kuttler enjoys playing golf, riding his bicycle, being outdoors, traveling and reading. Perhaps his greatest love, outside of dentistry, is canoeing and camping in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. He usually manages to spend a few long weekends there each year, recharging his batteries in the peace and quiet and occasionally even catching some fish!