About Us

Dr. David Davidson

After earning his B.A. from Morningside College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa, Dr. Davidson has practiced family dentistry in the Des Moines area for over 30 years.
Memberships include the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association (past president), the Des Moines District Dental Society (past president), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He serves as a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Davidson is active in the Iowa Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy (past board president and current board member) and has traveled to numerous countries on dental healthcare ministry trips. He enjoys traveling (more than 70 countries), collecting historical artifacts, singing, art, photography and jigsaw puzzles.
His professional motto of “quality dentistry, affordable service and compassionate care” has been the foundation of the practice since the very beginning.
He and his wife, Diane, an attorney who is now Clinic Administrator at Davidson Family Dentistry, have been married for over 40 years. They have three children, Dr. Philip Davidson, a high school teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Michael Davidson, a dentist at Davidson Family Dentistry and Elizabeth Miller, a human resource manager in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Jessie Thompson
Program Coordinator

Jessie was a stay at home mom and small business owner until 1997 when she felt called to a career in dental assisting. Once the kids were in school all day, she attended Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX graduating with a Texas D.A. Certificate. Jessie continued her education and earned the C.D.A. designation in 2016. At the same time, she was planning a move to Iowa when she was involved in a devastating car accident. A badly injured left hand made her wonder if her career was over. Jessie moved to Oklahoma to be with family as she recovered and went through rehab. While in Oklahoma she acquired her Oklahoma D.A. Permit and was offered a position at Platt College in Tulsa, OK. to teach Dental Assisting and be the Program Director.
Finally, in 2018 Jessie made her move to Iowa, acquired her R.D.A. and joined Davidson Family Dentistry.  Continuing her education to include expanded functions she is now the Expanded Functions Coordinator!