AboutAbbadent Dental and Implants
Abbadent Dental and Implants is a Dubuque based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, veneers and more.
We also perform dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Downs and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 563-556-8388 and experience why our patients think Abbadent Dental and Implants is the best dentist in Dubuque.
Dentist/Owner
Dr. Aaron J Rauen
"Dr Rauen and his staff are excellent. I used to be afraid to go to the dentist but not anymore. He is kind, caring, and compassionate. Our whole family has started to see Dr. Rauen, I wouldn't want to go anywhere else."
Dr. Aaron Rauen is originally from Farley, Iowa. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School and went on to attend The University of Northern Iowa where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was able to earn his degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in only three years. He went on to obtain his education in dentistry at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Rauen has pursued many avenues of advanced education during his career. He has also become a leader in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Rauen lectures nationally on a monthly basis teaching other dentists about the exciting field of orthodontics (braces).
Dr. Rauen is a member of the American Dental Association, The Iowa Dental Association, The Dubuque District Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, The International Association for Comprehensive Esthetics, and The International Association of Orthodontics. He is the past president of both The Dubuque District Dental Association as well as the Dubuque County Dental Society.
Dr. Rauen resides in Peosta, IA with his wonderful wife, Shelli and his beautiful daughters; Landry, Leighton, Finley, and Everly.
Dentist/Owner
Dr. Jack Osterhaus
Dr. Jack Osterhaus is originally from Maquoketa, Iowa. He attended The University of Iowa and graduated with High Honors while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Sciences. Dr. Jack continued his education at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he graduated in 2013. He currently resides in Dubuque with his wife, Ashley. Together they enjoy traveling, the outdoors, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
As a general practitioner Dr. Jack has experience working with patients of all ages with a wide range of dental needs. Dr. Jack especially enjoys developing long lasting professional relationships with his patients. He believes in collaborative treatment planning and excellent patient care. Dr. Jack is currently a member of the American Dental Association, The Iowa Dental Association, and The Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jack is welcoming new patients and looks forward to meeting you!
Dentist
Dr. Layton Fritsch
Dr. Layton Fritsch is originally from Dubuque, Iowa. Growing up working with his hands and fixing things inspired him to pursue dentistry. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a major in Health and Human Physiology and a minor in Chemistry with High Distinction. He continued his education at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with his older brother Dr. Bryer Fritsch. While in dental school, Dr. Layton married his high school sweetheart, Allison. He currently resides in Dubuque with his wife, kids, and two dogs. He enjoys being in nature, hunting, weight lifting, watching football and spending time with the family. Dr. Layton is currently a member of the American Dental Association and Iowa Dental Association.
Dentist
Richard Downs, D.D.S.
Dr. Downs retired in 2022 and is pursuing his passion for science by continuing to run www.oracare.com. Dr. Downs is a very caring and capable professional. It is very obvious that he understands what it is like to be a patient seated in the chair awaiting treatment. I am very grateful for his sensitive, yet highly professional and competent approach to his patients, whom he treats as individuals, devoting to them his undivided attention. He has been successful in instilling that same degree of compassionate competence in his assistants and coworkers, as well.
Dr. Richard Downs has been practicing dentistry in Dubuque since the summer of 1978. At that time, he and his wife Colette moved to Dubuque from the Great Lakes Naval Base North of Chicago with their two children Jeff and Ryan. Both Colette and Richard grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa and completed college educations at the University of Iowa before Richard went on to Dental School. At graduation in 1975, Dr. Downs was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student award by the faculty. The award is given by vote of the dental school faculty to the student they believe shows the most knowledge, skill and proficiency in general dentistry. After graduation, Dr. Downs spent three years in the Navy as a Naval Dental Officer.
Dr. Downs has constantly educated himself and his staff in the rapid advances in dentistry. Not only did Dr. Downs go on after dental school to complete a two-year orthodontic non-specialty education for general dentists, but he also attained a Fellowship in a two year study in the "Misch Implant Institute" in Detroit and a Fellowship in the "International Congress of Oral Implantologists". He then completed comprehensive written exams in implantology for the "American Academy of Implantology". He again achieved another Fellowship award in the "Academy of General Dentistry" and is past editor and President of the "Iowa Academy of General Dentistry". Dr. Downs is also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has completed studies of the Anterior Aesthetics program at the prestigious Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and the Advanced Functional Restorative Dentistry course at the Las Vegas Institute (L.V.I.). He is also an internationally recognized expert in halitosis diagnosis, control and treatment and gives lectures internationally on the subject of bad breath control and wound healing biology. His web site is well known and can be viewed online at http://www.breath-care.com.
The practice name (ABBA) reflects their passion to serve, listen to and gently treat all patients they have the privilege to care for. ABBA means Father and comes from the Bible and is there in the name Abbadent to honor God. They do look forward to seeing you and the friends and family you recommend to their care.
Dentist
Dr. William C. Kuttler
Dr. Kuttler retired in 2023 and has moved to the boundary waters to pursue his love of the outdoors.
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