Dr. Christopher Gipple, DDS, D. ABDSM

Dr. Gipple started his education journey at Des Moines Christian and Waukee High School. After undergraduate at Truman State University, he attended Creighton University School of Dentistry. There, he received valuable experience in areas of dentistry most schools reserve for graduate specialty residents including dental implant placement and orthodontics.

During dental school, he traveled to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota to provide free dental care to children and adults. While there, he developed a much greater sense of empathy which he brings to each patient he sees.

After dental school, Dr. Gipple and his wife, Kaitlyn, moved to Denver where he practiced for several years. Although they loved Colorado, they both felt the desire to be back near their families in Iowa. In the summer of 2021, they welcomed their first child into their family – a daughter!

Dr. Gipple is dedicated to lifelong learning by far exceeding continuing education requirements, so he can deliver the most knowledgeable and up-to-date care. He has undergone training from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) that focused on the medical aspects of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders, and he received the “Qualified Dentist” designation to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Through continued training in this area, he achieved Diplomate status from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) – a designation that less than 0.5% of all dentists in the country have and which is widely recognized as the gold standard for excellence in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Gipple is proud to be one of the only Diplomates in the state of Iowa. Dr. Gipple has also gone through advanced training in Botox and dermal fillers allowing him to offer his patients esthetic services, as well as treatment for headaches, bruxism, and TMJ issues. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, the Des Moines District Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His philosophy of care is patient-centered – he focuses on individual relationships with patients, not just their teeth. His sincere and calming nature allows patients to know they will receive the best of care in all regards.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Gipple loves experiencing God’s creation through hiking, camping, skiing, kayaking, and photography. When not enjoying the great outdoors, he can be found playing the guitar and piano, board games, and cheering on the Cyclones and Vikings. He also serves his community by volunteering with Joppa on their Outreach Team, which goes out to the homeless to bring them relationships, food, and basic supplies, as well as helping them find housing. In addition, Dr. Gipple is a committee member of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking, which focuses on ending sex and labor trafficking.

Dr. Gipple looks forward to meeting you and providing you with personalized, comfortable, and exceptional dental care!