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TC Dental Partners, established in 2003, provides orthodontic care in West Des Moines, IA, serving children, teens, and adults.
About TC Dental Partners
Dr. Jill Mcdermott Saunders and Dr. Stephanie Turner have handled emergencies like chipped teeth with same-day and next-day repairs.
TC Dental Partners is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign and clear aligners for patients seeking straighter teeth. Reviews often highlight quick, sympathetic responses to urgent situations, such as fitting patients in for pain or fixing a chipped tooth the next day. Many notes describe the doctors and staff putting anxious patients at ease and easing dental fear, with several longtime patients noting the office has stayed consistent in quality even as some faces have changed over the years.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, October 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
TC Dental Partners, established in 2003, provides orthodontic care in West Des Moines, IA, serving children, teens, and adults.
The practice focuses on delivering treatment options that align with diverse patient needs and preferences. The orthodontists at TC Dental Partners offer Invisalign clear aligner therapy as a primary treatment modality. The practice uses digital impression technology, including iTero intraoral scanning, to capture precise dental anatomy without traditional impression materials. This approach supports treatment planning and patient visualization of potential outcomes. Dr. Jill McDermott Saunders, Dr. Stephanie Turner, and Dr. Gregory F. Ceraso lead clinical care at TC Dental Partners. With over two decades of service to the West Des Moines community, the practice has developed established relationships with patients and referring providers. TC Dental Partners is in-network with multiple dental benefits plans and files claims for both in-network and out-of-network coverage. Payment plans are available to help patients manage treatment costs. Patients are responsible for their portion of fees at the time of service. The practice offers complimentary consultations and provides online booking for scheduling convenience. Residents of West Des Moines and surrounding areas in Iowa seeking orthodontic evaluation can contact TC Dental Partners to determine the most suitable treatment approach for their specific clinical situation.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
TC Dental Partners provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
TC Dental Partners uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Jill McDermott Saunders
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Dr. Debra Thorsheim, DDS
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Dr. Stephanie Turner, DDS
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Dr. Greg Ceraso, DMD
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Dr. Gregory F. Ceraso, DMD
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Insurance accepted
What patients say
Latest review 6 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 42 | 0 |
| Friendly staff | 32 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 15 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 14 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 10 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 8 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 3 | 3 |
Recent reviews from Google
Everyone is so helpful and nice!! I feel that Dr. Turner is competent as well as kind.
I am new to the area and was looking for a good reliable dentist. TC Dental Partners was the best choice I could’ve have made! I had the best experience! Everyone was so nice and helpful!
I was pleased to have Sarah as my hygienist, again. She is very thorough, very professional and described all of her cleaning actions in advance of doing them. She was concerned for my comfort and was very polite. Excellent work!
Dental assistant was outstanding. She was very friendly, professional and helpful. Dr Jill is a star. I have full confidence in her diagnosis and analysis of my needs
Dr.Turner and staff got me in for a chipped tooth in one day. She and 1st Lt. Julie made quick work on repairing the tooth. Honestly, I think it is better than before. Thanks so much!!
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