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Dr. Chad Johnson developed Veranda Dentistry (formerly Oral Health Clinic, P.C.) in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, the small Central Iowa town where he was raised.

Dr. Chad is a Southeast Polk High School graduate. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa and continued at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005.

Dr. Chad is a member of the American Dental Association and its local affiliates: Iowa Dental Association and Des Moines District Dental Society, Academy of Laser Dentistry and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also involved with the Cerec® Mentor Group and serves as a Trainer for other dentists in the state of Iowa for Cerec®, a Sirona technology. Currently, Dr. Chad is working on his accreditation for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Chad and his wife, Sarah, have three children–Gabe, Sophia and Daphne. He is an active member of his church, part of the Southeast Polk School District Board of Education and enjoys swimming, cycling and recreational basketball. He looks forward to serving the community where he grew up for years to come.

Dr. Emily Flesner was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA where she graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. She then completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa where she received a degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Spanish. During her undergraduate years, she was very involved with Chi Omega and was President of the sorority her final year.

She continued her education at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While in dental school, Dr. Emily was involved with various clubs and organizations, including the American Association of Women Dentists and the Iowa American Student Dental Association. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry and she looks forward to continuing organizational memberships throughout her career.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, spending time outdoors, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Emily is very excited to call the Des Moines area her home and she cannot wait to get involved in the community!

Dr. Kate Amend grew up in Waterloo, Iowa with her older sister and younger brother. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s of Science at the University of Northern Iowa. She then went on to attend the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2019.

Dr. Kate has held various dental organizational memberships. She also participates in outreach programs including the Iowa Mission of Mercy, Special Olympics Special Smiles, and dental mission trips to El Salvador and Costa Rica.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors running, biking, hiking, and skiing in Colorado. She also appreciates reading and finding new recipes to try.

Dr. Kate is looking forward to forming lifelong relationships with her patients and bringing the knowledge she has gained through her experiences to the Pleasant Hill community.

Dr. Reay grew up in Des Moines, graduated from North High School, and attended the University of Iowa where he received his dental degree. Dr. Reay served in the US Army as a dental officer at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He eventually moved to Johnston, Iowa, where he currently lives, raised a family, and enjoys his wife and grandkids. Dr. Reay is celebrating 50 satisfying years as a dentist, and has established an enviable preventive and restorative practice. He has a rich history in the dental community, has been known for decades as the dentist’s dentist, and received many awards for service to the dental profession and to the public.