Well, the reason I got into dentistry, I think started at an early age. My mom had a lot of problems, a lot of TMJ problems. Had to have some pretty significant dental work done when I was in probably middle school. But it wasn’t until later in my college years that it kind of became more clear that that’s what I wanted to do, was to be able to help people, work with my hands and make a difference every day in patients’ lives, the way that my mom had this life-changing experience for her all those years ago. For me, I think the most rewarding part of dentistry is being able to get people past their past fears, or a lot of people have had really unfavorable experiences and for me, that’s a challenge is to help them see a better way forward and to be able to help them in a big or small way to be able to have dentistry done and not have it be such an anxious experience for them.
Dr. Jason Niegsch Is Committed to Serving His Community
For over 25 years, Dr. Jason Niegsch (pronounced “Nicks”) has been serving patients and exceeding their expectations. An Iowa native, Dr. Niegsch has undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Iowa. Following in his father’s footsteps, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as an active duty dentist in Japan and Chicago, IL.
Dr. Niegsch believes in being generous to our beautiful community of Ames and the surrounding areas. In fact, that’s how he leads the team at Dentistry At Somerset. He believes in being generous with our time, talent, and resources. He models this by:
- Serving as the co-director for Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM), an organization that holds free dental care events throughout the year
- Holding free dental care days for veterans and active duty military through the Smiles for FREEdom organization
- Supporting the Story County United Way and Ames Youth & Shelter Services
- Contributing to local schools and churches, as well as charities that are near and dear to our team’s and our patients’ hearts
Dr. Niegsch’s generosity isn’t the only reason patients travel far distances to see him. He is also one of the most highly trained general dentists in the state of Iowa and among the leading dentists in the entire nation. His achievements include:
- Earning Fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry, a feat achieved by only six percent of dentists nationally
- Graduating from the Kois Center in Seattle, WA and now serving as a mentor in its highly-regarded program
- Receiving advanced training in treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD)
- Providing orthodontics with Invisalign for over 11 years
As the dad of four kids, Charlie, Ben, Joe, and Mollie, Dr. Niegsch enjoys time outside of work coaching his kids’ sports teams and going to their games. He also loves spending time outdoors by hiking, fishing, competing in triathlons, golfing, and traveling. His wife, Marcie, helps provide community outreach for the office around managing their busy family of six. His son Ben has Down syndrome, so it’s a passion for the Niegsch family to provide awareness and support for those of all abilities.
