ANKENY DENTAL CENTER, P.C. - Key Persons


Deb Mccleary

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
Deb grew up in Ankeny and graduated Ankeny High School in 1974. She started working at Ankeny Dental Center in 1976 as a Dental Assistant. She then graduated from DMACC's Dental Hygiene program in 1982 and has been working as a dental hygienist at Ankeny Dental Center since 2000. The office feels like her family because of her wonderful co-workers and boss, as well as the long association there. Deb and her husband, Norm, are expecting their first grandchild on July 4, 2020, from their daughter, Anna, and her husband. They also have a son, Paul, who is a student in Almaty, Kazakhstan, learning Russian. They have another son, Scott, who is recently married and is an aerospace engineer working at ISU.

Dr. Jackie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Iowa Dental Association
​Dr. Smith grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. She completed her undergraduate studies at Grand View University. She continued her education at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she earned her D.D.S. in 2020. Following graduation, Dr. Smith moved back to Ankeny and will begin practicing at Ankeny Dental Center, July 2020. Dr. Smith is a member of the Iowa Dental Association and The American Dental Association. She is licensed through the Dental Board of Iowa. She has a passion for dentistry and looks forward to working with people of all ages. In her spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, and their two dogs. She also spends time volunteering, traveling, and attending Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeyes games!

Kaitilin Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist

Kelly Gannon

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist

Lyndy Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant

Sue Schlenker

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant