When youre a patient of Dr. Phelan Thomas, hes not just a person who cleans your teeth hes your friend. He wants to be an integral part of your familys healthcare team, and the professional you turn to who has the confidence and skill to take care of any and all of your dental needs.
Dr. Thomas graduated from the Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, and since then, has participated in numerous advanced dental courses and seminars, including graduating from the Postgraduate Course in Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Dr. Thomas holds the prestigious honor of being the first African American dentist in the United States and abroad to have achieved Accreditation status by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In addition, he is one of only three dentists in the entire state of Iowa Accredited by the AACD, a credential considered to be the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry in which less than four hundred of the more than 8,000 members of the academy have achieved.
Dr. Thomas is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry and a member in good standing of The Academy of General Dentistry. While he thrives on continually learning and bettering his craft, he equally enjoys sharing his expertise with peers in the dental field and has been asked to present at dental seminars across the country. His most recent work centers around the topic of smile design and the use of photography in the dental office.
Being in West Des Moines allows him to offer a Midwestern, small-town, friendly atmosphere while still being able to leverage big city technology. In the twenty-three years Dr. Thomas has been in private practice, the area has grown and prospered and he is grateful for the many opportunities he has had to serve his community. He was honored to be chosen as the featured cosmetic dentist for a Des Moines local news station who helped two deserving individuals change not only their lives, but their smiles.
A graduate of Illinois Central College, Dianne hasmany years of experience in the dental field. Before joining Dr. Thomas practice, she worked for over ten yearsin a general dentists office and a periodontal/ orthodontic office. She enjoys the opportunity to help patients and answer any questions they may have.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 54 reviews
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2 years ago
Truly awful! I had my appointment there the lady yelled my personal information in the shoebox of an office. When I asked her not to she raised her voice at me so I left. I go to take my kids they pretend they sent me a letter to cancel my appointment like a phone call wasn't necessary and literally pretended they were closed until a vendor showed up that they needed something from! if I could give them zero stars I would! This was only a week apart. I didn't cancel my kids appointment because I took a month and a half to get them appointment they needed them for school
Bradley Berrier
2 years ago
Very negative experience here. Insulted my wife and shamed her for not being from America. Insane comments made by people that have a sign that says "immigrants are welcome." Diane at the front desk is very kind and helpful, while those in the back are horrible people. They are the kind of people that make me understand why Americans are hated when they travel out of the country.
Bradley Berrier
3 years ago
Very negative experience here. Insulted my wife and shamed her for not being from America. Insane comments made by people that have a sign that says "immigrants are welcome." Diane at the front desk is very kind and helpful, while those in the back are horrible people. They are the kind of people that make me understand why Americans are hated when they travel out of the country.
Zlatan Dzafic
4 years ago
Awesome staff. Great dentist! Was in and out and I didnt even feel my shot which is amazing.
Brenda Brown
4 years ago
Friendly staff. I have never had a bad experience. Dr. Thomas is a great Dentist. I would recommend him to anyone.
Kevin & Kellee Bellile
4 years ago
Fantastic experience and extremely knowledgeable staff. Definitely recommend!
James Meyer
4 years ago
Once again I received excellent dental care from Dr. Thomas and his top notch staff. My dental care since first going to the Iowa Center For Family and Cosmetic Dentistry over 5 years ago is unmatched by any other practice I've been to in 50+ years! It doesn't hurt that I laugh at every visit - Dr. Thomas has an awesome sense of humor!
Angela O
4 years ago
Fantastic & always a good time. How often can you say that about a dentist appointment!?
Ray Pick
4 years ago
Excellent Dentist!
Jeff Chen
4 years ago
I had my tooth crowned yesterday. The dentist and the nurse are highly professional and the process was a success. Great job!
Koolda
5 years ago
I love the people and the quality of service. They are very accomodating and knowledgeable.
Ray Pick
5 years ago
Excellent Dentist!
Bill Chamberlain
5 years ago
I've been a patient of Dr Thomas for almost 20 years. I can't say enough about Doc and his first class staff. Doc takes the cosmetic side of dentistry rather seriously, working hard to match tooth colors, or perfectly smooth a chip. Five stars all the way.
Kevin & Kellee Bellile
5 years ago
Fantastic experience and extremely knowledgeable staff. Definitely recommend!
Jeff Chen
5 years ago
I had my tooth crowned yesterday. The dentist and the nurse are highly professional and the process was a success. Great job!
Andrew Stessman
5 years ago
Dr. Thomas and team are very personable and do a wonderful job. It was the first time I have both entered and left a dental office smiling! They are fantastic!
Brandiwine Evinger
5 years ago
My favorite dentist office. They are all amazing!!
Omarose Kuket
5 years ago
Dr. Phelan R. Thomas and Staff are well educated in the field of dentistry. The settings are warm and comfortable with great customer service. Way to go Diane! My visits are quite appealing and personable. Thank you very much, indeed, Doctor and Staff, I am much obliged to you.
James Meyer
5 years ago
Once again I received excellent dental care from Dr. Thomas and his top notch staff. My dental care since first going to the Iowa Center For Family and Cosmetic Dentistry over 5 years ago is unmatched by any other practice I've been to in 50+ years! It doesn't hurt that I laugh at every visit - Dr. Thomas has an awesome sense of humor!
Angela O
5 years ago
Fantastic & always a good time. How often can you say that about a dentist appointment!?
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