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The Dental Center offers comprehensive dental services including teeth straightening with Invisalign and braces, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and general dentistry.

About The Dental Center
Multi-generation families travel long distances, some driving six hours twice a year, and appointments like crowns and bridges are often finished within a single week.
The Dental Center is a general dental practice in Cedar Rapids that also offers orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, traditional braces, early treatment, and TMJ care. Reviews highlight quick turnaround on complex work, such as crowns completed within a week under insurance deadlines and bridge procedures finished promptly, along with a comfortable, kid-friendly atmosphere that includes blankets and light humor during visits. Two office locations, in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha, add flexibility for families juggling multiple kids' appointments. Dr. Brad Stovie is frequently mentioned by longtime patients who describe gentle, thorough care during routine and more complex procedures.
Summary of 203 patient reviews, August 2023–August 2026, updated September 2026
The Dental Center offers comprehensive dental services including teeth straightening with Invisalign and braces, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and general dentistry.
The practice features an in-house dental laboratory (Hawkeye Dental Prosthetic Studio) for custom crown and bridge work, and uses modern technology including iTero 3D scanning.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
The Dental Center provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
The Dental Center uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Chris Haganman, DDS, MS
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Dr. Jenna Haganman, DMD
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Dr. Lexi Kelly, DDS
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Dr. Brad Stovie, DDS
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Dr. Valeria Escamilla, DDS
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What patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
What patients praise
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Doctors patients mention
Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews describe orthodontic treatment here as clearly explained, with staff walking both kids and parents through steps like the EZ Align clear aligner system and quoting costs accurately upfront. One reviewer noted being switched to a different provider for Invisalign without the option to return to their original dentist.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 79 | 2 |
| Friendly staff | 78 | 3 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 40 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 33 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 20 | 3 |
| Responsiveness | 16 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 16 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 16 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
Despite the high ratings, my experience at this office was very different. I gave this dental office multiple chances but ultimately decided to seek care elsewhere because I no longer felt confident in the treatment being provided. My concerns included non-transparent pricing and referrals to both a gum specialist and a root canal specialist that did not seem clearly justified or thoroughly explained. After a cavity filling at this office, I later required a root canal, which further impacted my trust in the quality of care. I was also switched from my chosen dentist to his daughter for Invisalign treatment and was never given the opportunity to return to my original provider. Additionally, several interactions with staff felt rude and dismissive, which made the overall experience even more disappointing. A fluoride varnish application also left a residue on my teeth for several days, which was unexpected and uncomfortable. To add to my frustration, I was informed that I would be charged to obtain my detailed dental records when transferring my care elsewhere. In my experience, the office appeared to prioritize revenue generation over patient-centered care and clear communication. Unfortunately, because of these concerns, I could no longer trust this practice with my dental care.
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the kindness that Dr. Stovie and the staff here have shown me over the 15+ years I've been a patient. I have anxiety about going to the dentist, and everyone here has been patient and understanding. Thank you all.
Some of the staff are extremely rude. It is a great disappointment, considering I truly enjoyed the dentists and hygienist. I know they are highly rated. Do not be duped by the number of stars they average!
I had a regular cleaning appointment, and received so much more than just what I was there for! First of all my hygienist gave me so much good advice on caring for my teeth in an even better way than I am now. She suggested a product and went so far as to write it down and put it by my purse for me so I wouldn’t forget what it was. I had questions regarding a medication that I take. Dr Chris sat and talked with me, explained his thoughts in great detail, answered all my questions, and he also wrote information down for me so I could do research for myself, and talk with my MD. I left there feeling that my whole health mattered to them, not just my teeth. I highly recommend The Dental Center!
Sitting in the Dental Center parking lot now and feeling so grateful for Dr. Brad and his team. I lost my job and insurance right as I was in need of a crown and they went above and beyond to get me in and have my crown made and put in in under a week while my insurance is still effective. And the crown feels perfect. I’ve been a patient here for decades and highly recommend. Every experience has been beyond gentle and kind.
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