Great place and family friendly. Lexie (dental hygienist) was wonderful with my 5 and 3 year old today as she cleaned their teeth. Wendy (receptionist) was so kind to my kids and helped keep them entertained as I got my teeth cleaned. I have always had a great experience here and highly recommend going!
Dr. Dave Motz Cares for His Patients’ Smiles
Dr. Dave Motz brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to Dentistry At Somerset. After graduating with his undergraduate degree from Iowa Wesleyan in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, he then graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
After graduation, Dr. Motz owned and operated his own practice until 2019. At that point, he transitioned to public health dentistry, dedicating his time to underserved patients. The opportunity to practice in various dental settings has given Dr. Motz invaluable experience to better serve those with unique oral health needs and challenges.
Dr. Motz believes everyone deserves a healthy smile and wants your visit to be as comfortable as possible. He is excited to return to a locally owned family dental practice and looks forward to providing the exceptional care that residents of Ames have come to expect from Dentistry At Somerset.
Dr. Motz lives in Altoona with his wife Christy and their four sons, Hudson, Bennett, Sully, and Reese. Outside of the office, Dr. Motz enjoys coaching his son’s basketball team, rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, and spending time outdoors fishing and swimming.
Like Dr. Niegsch, Dr. Motz shares a passion for promoting awareness and increasing inclusion for people of all abilities. His two sons, Bennett and Sully, are on the autism spectrum with intellectual disabilities. Both boys share Dr. Motz’s love of athletics. They participate in flag football, bowling, softball, and basketball through Special Olympics Iowa and unified sports programs. Dr. Motz and his wife are grateful for the opportunities these organizations provide their family.
Along with caring for your smile, he’s excited to get to know you and your family. Everybody has a story, and Dr. Motz is ready to hear yours as he cares for your smile.
