Kayla Erps, DDS
Dentist
about me
With over a decade of dental experience, I am passionate about improving access to care for individuals with special health care needs. Outside of work, I speak nationally on special care dentistry and enjoy volunteering, going on international dental service trips, traveling, hiking, and exploring new restaurants.
Professional Associations
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
Special Care Dentistry Association
Special Olympics of Arizona (Dental Clinical Director)
Achievements
Dean’s Leadership Award, Humanitarian Award, Edward Karl Professional and Academic Achievement Award, Andreas Dahl Award, Brian Stone Memorial Award
Awards
Dean’s Leadership Award
Humanitarian Award
Edward Karl Professional and Academic Achievement Award
Andreas Dahl Award
Brian Stone Memorial Award
Volunteer/Service Experience
Special Olympics; Team Smile; Dental Service Trips to India, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala
Favorites
I love reading and listening to thrillers and murder mysteries. I'm a sucker for Disney, Pixar, and Harry Potter movies. If I'm cooking, tacos are on the menu, and my go-to takeout is pho. Being from Iowa, I love cheering on my ISU Cyclones!
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My promise is to care for you the same way I would care for my own family: with honesty, compassion, and recommendations that are always in your best interest to support your oral and overall health.
education
DDS
University of Iowa College of Dentistry; Iowa City, IA
BS
Nutritional Science, Iowa State University; Ames, IA
