Meet Dr. Sheldon Stender, DDS

Dr. Sheldon Stender is a general dentist excited to promote oral health and beautiful smiles for patients at Dentistry 801 Grand. Prior to moving to the Des Moines area, he attended the University of Iowa and obtained his B.S. in Human Physiology followed by his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2020. Sheldon was raised in a dental family with his father Norman J. Stender DDS and mother Debra Stender RDH in idyllic Northeast Iowa. He recently married his wife, Amanda, in Des Moines.

Dr. Stender is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Des Moines District Dental Society, demonstrating his commitment to lifelong learning. Sheldon looks forward to developing relationships through his friendly and approachable personality. He aims to take time to understand his patients’ concerns and is committed to providing personalized care to meet unique dental needs. He wants his patients to be informed of their dental health decisions.

Outside of work Sheldon enjoys many forms of outdoor activities. On the weekends and after hours you can expect to find Dr. Stender trout fishing in Northeast Iowa, attending Iowa Hawkeye sporting events, cycling, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Stender looks forward to being part of the team at Dentistry 801 Grand.