The Doctors

Dr. Brad Richtsmeier

Dr. Brad Richtsmeier is an experienced Iowa Implant Dentist. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa. He is an active member in the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, the Des Moines District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Brad is a dedicated West Des Moines dentist, staying on the leading edge of dentistry and constantly immerses himself in hundreds of hours of continuing education, focusing heavily in the areas of surgical, restorative, and implant dentistry. Dr. Brad is an experienced Clear Correct dentist in Des Moines.

Philanthropy and giving back within dentistry are an important part of his West Des Moines dental practice. Dr. Brad is involved with the Iowa Mission of Mercy Project, the Dental Lifeline Network, and the project closest to his heart, Lifepoint Dental Partner’s own Dentistry From The Heart annual event. Away from the office, Dr. Brad enjoys spending family time with his wife, Mindy, and daughter, Emma. His passions include fitness, movies, cars, and football. Call and make an appointment with Lifepoint Dental today!

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Dr. Bruce Krook

Dr. Bruce Krook has been providing quality care for his patients for over twenty-three years to which they have dubbed him "The Gentle Dentist"! He is a member of the Iowa Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Des Moines District Dental Society and American Dentistry for Children. Dr. Krook stays abreast of the latest advancements in dental technology by performing hundreds of hours of continuing education and participating in special dental study groups. Dr. Krook graduated from Drake University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and then followed in his father footsteps by attending Marquette University to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

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Dr. Angelina Blass

Dr. Angelina Blass is a graduate of The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Her Lifepoint Dental of Ankeny dental practice offers a wide range of comprehensive adult and family dentistry services, with an emphasis on leading edge cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Blass provides an exceptional patient experience by combining her hundreds of continued dental education hours, extensive clinical experience, and a long-standing personal dedication to improving people’s dental health. This commitment to advanced family and cosmetic dentistry allows her to provide outstanding functional health and beauty to her patient’s smiles. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association and the prestigious Des Moines dentist group of the G.V. Black District Dental Society.

Dr. Blass is an experienced Iowa Invisalign® dentist, providing beautiful smiles to many of her patients. She also has impressive clinical skills and experience in Clear Correct® orthodontics, Mini-Implants, Snap on Smiles®, Veneers, Partials and Dentures.

Dr. Blass has served in several philanthropic opportunities focused on improving the smiles of children and adults. She has a passion for global mission dentistry and the ability to educate and build healthy smiles for underprivileged children and families. Outside of providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Blass is a fun loving wife and mother of four awesome children. She is passionate about raising her family with her fantastic husband, Aaron. She enjoys running, teaching, parenting, playing sports and winning the office fantasy football league. Call and make an appointment with Lifepoint Dental today!

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Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier

Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier attended the University of Iowa, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with concurrent completion of a foreign language study abroad program at the University of Valladolid in Spain. She continued study at the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Aside from her intense studies of oral health, she met and fell in love with her husband to-be, the other Dr. Richtsmeier.

Dr. Mindy is an exceptional Des Moines dentist. She has extensive clinical experience in dental sleep apnea and TMJ solutions. She has an impressive record of service treating and educating under served populations in the community, including many local children and young adults. She serves as a member of the Drake Head Start Health Advisory Board. She does volunteer work for Iowa’s I-Smiles program. Dr. Mindy also donates her time and skill with Iowa’s Mission of Mercy Project and leads Lifepoint Dental’s own Dentistry From the Heart annual event. Dr. Mindy is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, The Des Moines District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She stays current in all aspects of modern dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in restorative, surgical, and orthodontic fields of dentistry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Mindy has a love for cooking, fitness, home improvement projects, and, most of all, spending time with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Emma. Call and make an appointment with Lifepoint Dental today!