Dr. Balster was a Hawkeye throughout his education. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 2000 with a B.A. in religion and a B.S. in chemistry. He then attended the College of Dentistry, where he received his DDS in 2004, and completed his Pediatric Dental residency in 2006.
He is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Iowa Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Balster sits on the Health Services Advisory Committee for HACAP, and the St. Lukes Dental Health Center Advisory Board. He is also a past president of the Linn County Dental Society.
Dr. Beth Pfohl attended and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2000 with a B.S. in civil engineering. She then graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2006 with an M.S. in civil engineering. After practicing as an engineer for 8 years and working in the non-profit field at the Ronald McDonald House for 8 years, she attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where she received a D.D.S in 2019 and completed her Pediatric Dental residency in 2021.
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 based on 33 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestBriana Adler
a year ago
He helped my daughter with multiple cavities and a tooth extraction plus he let me be in the room with her to comfort her which was a huge bonus! Spacers and caps were put on and she's doing better than ever!
Karen Marshall (Kkm)
a year ago
Very friendly staff.
Abby Lee
2 years ago
We finally found a dentist our girls LOVE! Dr. Beth has been so generous and kind. She even helped one of our daughters stop sucking her fingers. We've received excellent care from the entire staff. Highly recommend them even for the most apprehensive child.
Leah Donald
2 years ago
Dr. Eric was my kids dentist for nearly 20 years and I have only good things to say about him and his team. I most appreciate the welcoming environment & willingness to adapt to patients individual needs. Excellent care here!!
Bridget Brenton
2 years ago
My children are new patients of Dr. Beth and the Balster Pediatric office and we love your office space as well as the care given by Dr Beth!
Eric Yerke
2 years ago
The absolute best pediatric dentist in the area!
Keri Andrews
2 years ago
Our kids love going to the dentist!! They love the new office! Dr Erik is fabulous as is the entire staff. Our son needed a filling and I was amazed at how well it went. Dr Erik kept him calm and was so fast. It calmed this nervous mama's heart!! We recommend Balster Peds Dentistry to everyone!!!!!
Kyle DeDecker
2 years ago
My 14 month old had a bad fall and knocked his front tooth badly out of place. They got us in right away and were so patient and kind to both myself and my son! We will definitely be taking our little man here again in the future!
Kyle DeDecker
3 years ago
My 14 month old had a bad fall and knocked his front tooth badly out of place. They got us in right away and were so patient and kind to both myself and my son! We will definitely be taking our little man here again in the future!
Jamika Balster
3 years ago
Love this dentist and his wife and I admire how they work together in the office. The kids love how he dresses and think his office is the coolest. The kids also loves how he is patient and gentle with them. Hands down the best pediatrician dentist in Iowa.
Meme
3 years ago
Love this dentist and his wife and I admire how they work together in the office. The kids love how he dresses and think his office is the coolest. The kids also loves how he is patient and gentle with them. Hands down the best pediatrician dentist in Iowa.
L V
4 years ago
Amazing staff and great with kids! Dr. Balster is wonderful and patient with my little girl. Highly recommend coming here! My girl had to have a spacer put in and caps over some molars. They were excellent with her.
M Townsend
4 years ago
Dr. Balster did an excellent job doing the dental work that was needed on my special needs child! I absolutely recommend!
Brandy High
4 years ago
My son has been going here for awhile now and I am very happy with the service they provide considering my son gets easily nervous with the dentist. The dentist has shown a lot of patience with him.
Brandy High
5 years ago
My son has been going here for awhile now and I am very happy with the service they provide considering my son gets easily nervous with the dentist. The dentist has shown a lot of patience with him.
M Townsend
5 years ago
Dr. Balster did an excellent job doing the dental work that was needed on my special needs child! I absolutely recommend!
NLV
5 years ago
Amazing staff and great with kids! Dr. Balster is wonderful and patient with my little girl. Highly recommend coming here! My girl had to have a spacer put in and caps over some molars. They were excellent with her.
Jessica Kinney
5 years ago
Excellent with kids and scheduling. We have been going here for 7+ years and have never had any issue. Plus they have 3 chairs so all 3 of my kids can get in at that same time. How convenient!
Shaun Snell
5 years ago
Friendly staff, go above and beyond to make sure your child is comfortable and to make dental visits less scary
Jess J
5 years ago
They did not seem like they had the time or patience for dealing with young children.
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