About our office

When you’re here, you’re family! We treat each of our patients as if they are one of our own. Our team is eager to bring comfort, satisfaction, and even some fun to each dental visit! Our objective is ultimate health and a beautiful smile, along with a great understanding of how to achieve and maintain it. Education catered to each patient’s unique needs is at the core of everything we do. At Apex Dental, we know that visiting the dentist can be stressful for some patients. That's why we s...Read More

Certifications & Memberships

Meet our team

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Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier Read Bio

Dr. Mindy received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 2007. Since then, she has completed hundreds of hours of study in all aspects of oral health and its relation to overall health. Dr. Mindy has over a decade of experience in braces and clear aligner orthodontics, with certifications in Invisalign, Clear Correct, and Six Month Smiles. Orthodontic treatment means more than just straight teeth to Dr. Mindy. She has a passion for properly developed jaws and a beaut...Read More

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Dr. Brad Richtsmeier, DDS Read Bio

Dr. Brad received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 2007. He has been awarded Fellowship honors in the Academy of General Dentistry for his achievements in post-graduate dental education, a designation achieved by less than 5% of dentists in the United States. He has completed extensive education and certification in multiple surgical modalities, as well as sedation dentistry. Dr. Brad is an active member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He enjoy...Read More

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Dr. Christopher Gipple, DDS, D. ABDSM Read Bio

Dr. Gipple started his education journey at Des Moines Christian and Waukee High School. After undergraduate at Truman State University, he attended Creighton University School of Dentistry. There, he received valuable experience in areas of dentistry most schools reserve for graduate specialty residents including dental implant placement and orthodontics. During dental school, he traveled to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota to provide free dental care to children and adults. Wh...Read More

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Services we provide

When you’re here, you’re family! We treat each of our patients as if they are one of our own. Our team is eager to bring comfort, satisfaction, and even some fun to each dental visit! Our objective is ultimate health and a beautiful smile, along with a great understanding of how to achieve and maintain it. Education catered to each patient’s unique needs is at the core of everything we do. At Apex Dental, we know that visiting the dentist can be stressful for some patients. That's why we specialize in low-anxiety dentistry and offer IV sedation to ensure that every visit is as comfortable as possible. Our goal is to not only help you achieve optimal dental health and a beautiful smile, but to also make sure you feel relaxed and confident during your time with us., please click here.

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We offer a number of convenient payment options for our patients which make it easy to afford any care you may need.

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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish