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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license

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2 months ago

October 10, 2025

Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) – A central Iowa dentist has agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.

The Iowa Dental Board alleges that in January 2022, dentist Marion Jane Blount of Ames, now 74, placed temporary crowns on six teeth of a patient and then failed to replace them within permanent crowns in a timely fashion. As a result, the board alleges, the patient was in pain and eventually required treatment for an infection.

In addition, the board alleges, the patient went to another dentist who had to extract the patient’s six front teeth and then provide the patient with a partial plate, all “as a result of the poor work” that was performed by Blount.

Without admitting any wrongdoing, Blount recently agreed to surrender her license with the understanding that she can seek reinstatement in one year, according to board records.

It’s not the first time Blount has been sanctioned by the board.

In 2007, the board charged Blount with employing or permitting an unregistered person to practice dental assisting, and with failing to maintain adequate infection control protocols. As a result, her license was placed on probation for two years.

In 2013, the board again charged Blount with employing or permitting an unregistered person to practice dental assisting. In that case, the board imposed a $500 civil penalty but took no action restricting her license or practice.

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See where Iowa women’s basketball is ranked in the latest Coaches poll

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8 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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See where Iowa women’s basketball is ranked in the latest Coaches poll

After thumping Rutgers in its Big Ten opener, Iowa women’s basketball remained at No. 12 in the latest USA TODAY Coaches poll released Dec. 9.

The Hawkeyes (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten Conference) picked up a 79-36 win over the Scarlet Knights on Dec. 6 to remain unbeaten. Iowa has held opponents under 60 points six times already this season.

This week brings Iowa’s toughest challenge yet. The Hawkeyes head to No. 10 Iowa State (10-0) for their Dec. 10 challenge at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa then returns home to face Lindenwood on Dec. 13.

Dec. 9 women’s basketball Coaches poll

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Texas
South Carolina
UCLA
LSU
Maryland
TCU
Michigan
Oklahoma
Iowa State
North Carolina
Iowa
Vanderbilt
Baylor
Kentucky
OIe Miss
USC
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Louisville
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
Washington
Michigan State
Alabama

Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.

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Iowa leaders react to farm aid package

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20 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The package will include one-time payments will be available to Iowa farmers. The USDA said its in response to temporary trade market disruptions and high costs.

Many lawmakers and other leaders reacted to the news.

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Iowa farmer Cordt Holub took part in the roundtable in Washington, D.C. He thanked Trump for the economic assistance package.

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