Kayla Erps, DDS
Dentist
about me
I began practicing dentistry in 2021. I have taken part in three dental mission trips and look forward to many more! I also love finding new volunteer opportunities and giving back to my community. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and trying new restaurants.
Professional Associations
American Dental Association
Hispanic Dental Association
Special Care Dentistry Association
Awards
Dean’s Leadership Award
Humanitarian Award
Edward Karl Professional and Academic Achievement Award
Andreas Dahl Award
Brian Stone Memorial Award
Volunteer/Service Experience
Dental Mission Trips to India, El Salvador, and Dominican Republic; Special Olympics; Best Buddies International; JOPPA Outreach; Mission of Mercy
Favorites
I love the Harry Potter series but am a sucker for Disney and Pixar movies, especially Coco, Zootopia, and Aladdin. My guilty pleasures are Grey's Anatomy and The Good Doctor. I enjoy cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes.
quote
You can expect to be cared for as if you were my close friends and family. I will treat you with honesty and always recommend the best for you to improve your oral and overall health.
education
DDS
University of Iowa College of Dentistry; Iowa City, IA
BS
Nutritional Science, Iowa State University; Ames, IA