Meet Dr. Courtney Bohn

Dr. Nicholas Waage, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist in Waukee, IA

I grew up in Bettendorf and am excited to return to Iowa with my husband. I attended Creighton University, where I studied Health Care Administration and Public Policy. I continued my education at the University of Iowa and received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) with Omicron Kappa Upsilon distinction. After dental school, I moved to Texas to complete a two-year pediatric dental residency at Texas A & M University of Dentistry. My residency allowed me to care for children at Children's Medical Center of Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. While working in private practice, I have provided dental trauma and emergency services for the local children's hospital. During dental school, I researched how technology could be used to improve patient education. I also volunteered with studies on new materials and methods in pediatric dentistry, which allow more options for treating kids in office. These experiences inspired me to pursue pediatrics as I saw how valuable it was to help kids establish good oral health habits from an early age. One of my earliest memories was my pediatric dentist recommending that I discontinue a pacifier. Following this recommendation, I immediately went to my grandparents begging them to help me get my pacifier back. My request was unsuccessful. After two phases of orthodontics, I now understand why it is important to help kids ease off oral habits as soon as they are ready. I am now lucky enough to get to educate families on creative strategies for breaking oral habits. My goal is to help my patients feel comfortable and gain confidence in the dental chair. I am Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). I am an active member and maintain certifications from various professional organizations:

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)

Certifications

  • Basic and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (BLS and PALS)

Additionally, I will be giving back to the community through public health and obtaining hospital privileges at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. I am looking forward to joining the Walnut Hills Pediatric Dentistry team and serving Des Moines families!