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Melissa Bernhardt, DDS, MS
An orthodontic practitioner with over 10 years of experience, Dr. Bernhardt attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Business Administration. She graduated from the dental school at the University of Iowa in 1996. Dr. Bernhardt went on to complete her residency in orthodontics at the University of Iowa as well, where she received her Master of Science in Orthodontics.
Dr. Bernhardt is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She joined a practice with offices in central Iowa in 1998. In August 2007, she and Dr. Smith opened their own practice with two locations in the West Des Moines and Waukee areas. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member for the University of Iowa College of Dentistry both in the Orthodontic Department in Iowa City and at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.
A native of Des Moines, Dr. Bernhardt currently resides in Waukee with …her husband, Jeff, and their three children, Shae, Regan and Dane. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her kids, reading, and spending time with friends.
Read More Read less An orthodontic practitioner with over 10 years of experience, Dr. Bernhardt attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Business Administration. She graduated from the dental school at the University of Iowa in 1996. Dr. Bernhardt went on to complete her residency in orthodontics at the University of Iowa as well, where she received her Master of Science in Orthodontics.
Dr. Bernhardt is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She joined a practice with offices in central Iowa in 1998. In August 2007, she and Dr. Smith opened their own practice with two locations in the West Des Moines and Waukee areas. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member for the University of Iowa College of Dentistry both in the Orthodontic Department in Iowa City and at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.
A native of Des Moines, Dr. Bernhardt currently resides in Waukee with …her husband, Jeff, and their three children, Shae, Regan and Dane. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her kids, reading, and spending time with friends.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt has 2 locationsBernhardt And Smith Orthodontics
9295 Bishop Dr Ste 120West Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 987-9130
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Bernhardt And Smith Orthodontics
245 50TH ST STE 120WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 Tel: (515) 222-0010
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
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