Covid-19 UPDATE 5/8/20

As of  5:00 am today, Governor Reynolds has lifted the mandate to cease non-essential dental services. We are excited to get back to doing what we love and seeing our patients!

In addition to our normal infection control protocols, we are implementing the latest guidelines for patient and staff safety consistent with the  CDC, OSHA, ADA and IDA recommendations. Our doctors will begin seeing scheduled patients Monday, May 18th and our hygienists will start back to cleaning teeth beginning Monday, May 25th. There is still a concern pertaining access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and schedules may need to change depending on supply.

Along with wearing different masks, face shields and coats, you will also notice some other immediate changes: for the time being, our waiting room furniture has been remodeled and scheduling time slots may be less flexible to encourage better physical distancing between patients.

Lastly, anyone entering our office will be asked to wear a face mask. If you do not have one, we will provide one. Please, if you have one, wear it! Also, anyone entering will be asked to fill out a quick screening form and have their temperature taken. Thank you for your time and cooperation!

Thank you to everyone for your trust and loyalty to our practice. We have always been committed to providing high quality dentistry to your whole family and we look forward to continuing to do that. See you all very, very soon!

Drs. Smith, Edwards & Kurtz



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Dr. Teryl D.
​Edwards

Dr. Edwards, a Vinton, IA, native, graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and located to Waterloo in 1979. Serving the Cedar Valley as a dentist for , Dr. Edwards has an eye for esthetics, creating beautiful teeth that improve his patients' smiles and self-confidence by using everything from direct bonding materials to dental implants. Dr. Edwards and his wife, Pam celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in August 2016 by doing two of the things they love: wine tasting and hiking. In his free time, Dr. Edwards appreciates time spent on his farm, fishing or hunting with his son, Ryan, or any time he can get away to see each of his five grandchildren. 

Dr. Jeffrey J. 
​Smith

Dr. Smith, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, completed his dental education at the University of Iowa in 1996 and moved to Waterloo to join his uncle, Dr. Edwards, in practice. Dr. Smith has a knack for making even the most nervous patient feel comfortable in our office and is always good for a laugh or two. Dr. Smith and his wife, Dawn, have three children: Ethan, Elinor and Erica. The Smith family is always on the go;  biking, boating, triathlons or attending one of many sporting events the kids may be involved in through Columbus High School. 

Dr. Laura C.
​Kurtz

Dr. Kurtz, the newest doctor to join the E/S team, is also a University of Iowa College of Dentistry graduate. Dr. Kurtz graduated and joined the family business in 2014, taking after her father, Dr. Edwards, and cousin, Dr. Smith. In addition to the usual dental procedures, "Dr. Laura" excels at seeing the youngest members in our patient families, helping to make them feel comfortable and inspiring them to love their teeth!  Dr. Kurtz and her husband, Nathan, love spending the weekends staying active - running, hiking, generally exploring, and look forward to instilling the same love of the outdoors in their daughter, Madison.