He obtained his dental degree (DMD) at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine in Massachusetts in 2009, where he graduated with high honors. He then completed a three-year prosthodontic certificate program at the University of Texas School of dentistry at Houston in 2014 and earned an additional Master of Science degree.
Dr. Matta is passionate about practicing evidence-based dentistry in order to ensure positive long-term treatment outcomes for his patients. He whole-heartedly believes in a global, comprehensive approach to patient care, and he strives to deliver the best dental treatment to his patients.
Dr. Matta has held academic positions as a clinical assistant professor at Boston University School of Dental Medicine and University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for the last four years. He has multiple publications and poster presentations and has lectured in study clubs. He also currently serves as a dentist in the United States Army Reserve Dental Corps.
Our amazing dental team works hard every day to ensure our patients feel relaxed and happy during their treatment. At our dental practice in Des Moines and Urbandale, Iowa, we are excited for the opportunity to come in to work and help better the lives of our patients. If you would like to get to know our team a little more or schedule a visit with our dentists, feel free to give Des Moines Dental Group a call today.
Alicia joined the senior citizens club three years ago, but in her opinion, age is a state of mind. She enjoys being engaged and active and leading a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing dental hygiene since she first joined her profession in 1997. This is her second career and second college degree. She loves dental hygiene and enjoys the teaching aspect of it. Her experience in dental hygiene is varied. She was hired right out of college to work at Parkway Periodontal Group part time. She also worked part time at the Newton Correctional facility as a hygienist. She learned a lot from these two jobs and acquired great experience. She was taught and mentored by the best people in the business. She moved on to general practice, and it has also been very rewarding. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and attends educational meetings as often as she can. She believes our profession is continually changing and one should never stop learning and acquiring new knowledge to help our clients!
Alicia is married and has two grown sons. Her husband is an engineer but has been retired since 2012. When he retired, Alicia was not ready to join him in a life of leisure, so she has continued to work because she loves her profession. She joined Des Moines Dental Group in 2016 part time until a full-time position became available. She can honestly say that she truly enjoys working for this group everyone has been amazing! She would love to work here forever!
Our dental assistant, Jennifer, is currently DANB certified, a registered dental assistant and a certified level one expanded function provider. She has been in the dental field since 2009. Jennifer is polite, knowledgeable and professional. She assists directly with patient care, working alongside our dentists during dental procedures.
Kathy grew up on Table Rock Lake down by Branson, Missouri, where her parents owned and operated a resort for 10 years. She enjoyed swimming, fishing, skiing and entertaining guests before moving to Altoona in 1976, where her parents purchased and operated a driving range and mini golf course for 26 years. She enjoyed playing sports and spending time with friends. Kathy graduated from Southeast Polk in 1979, and she is also a graduate of DMACC in Ankeny with a dental assisting degree in 1981. She has worked for Des Moines Dental Group since 1986. Kathy enjoys interacting with patients and her co-workers. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, fishing, attending her grandsons activities and hanging out with her family. She has been married since 1983 and raised two daughters.
Laurie has been with Des Moines Dental Group since 1991. She has been very fortunate to work with our amazing dentists and exceptional team members, who are not only her co-workers but also her second family. She is very proud of the high standards we set and high quality of dental care we provide.
Sarah is a full-time registered dental hygienist working at both locations. She graduated from DMACC in 2017. Sarah is a mom to four kids (one boy and three girls), two cats and one German Shepherd. In her spare time, she enjoys running, paddle boarding and hot yoga. Her favorite part of her job is converting dental-fearing people to dental lovers. She is fully committed to improving oral health.
Tina was a dental assistant for eight years before she went back to school to become a dental hygienist. She has been a dental hygienist since 1992. She enjoys spending time with family and doing home renovations in her spare time.