Christopher Treinen, DDS, MD
We are proud to introduce Dr. Christopher Treinen, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who brings both exceptional skill and a compassionate heart to our practice. With extensive training in the full scope of oral surgery, and specialization in full arch restoration—Dr. Treinen is dedicated to helping you achieve your best smile and health.
Read Video Transcript: Meet Dr. Chris Treinen | Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hi, my name is Chris Treinen. I'm a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Iowa Dental implants and oral surgery. Grew up farming and working, doing construction jobs and things like that. And I really enjoyed working with my hands. Like I drew me to dentistry. And when I had an oral surgery, when I got my wisdom teeth out, he said, hey, chat with me sometime. So I did, and I loved it. And I haven't looked back since. I enjoyed doing trauma cases, but I really also really like dental alveolar just the same day procedures, taking care of getting teeth out, putting in implants and really just seeing people get better. It's amazing to see how you can change somebody's life and getting them out of pain or restoring function. A lot of my day is discharging patients, and a lot of times people who are come in holding inside of their face and they walk out and they're smiling and I get a handshake and a smile. So that's probably the best part of my neck. My team is phenomenal. We've all grown together, and that's been the really cool part about it. We're a family, we're all one mind, and we really embody the same values, and that's what I love about it. When you come here, you know you're going to be treated well from your first phone call. When you call in, you know you're going to be scheduled on a timely manner. You are going to be treated with the utmost respect and compassion, and that is from every member of this team. We'll do the best we possibly can to treat you, and I'll follow up with you and I'll always be in your corner.
About Dr. Treinen
Dr. Treinen grew up right here in the Midwest, hailing from Northwest Iowa. He understands the values of hard work and community that make this area so special. He is passionate about providing expert care that feels personal and supportive.
After completing his initial dental training, Dr. Treinen continued to advance his expertise. He went on to pursue advanced medical and surgical education to ensure he could offer the highest level of care to his patients.
Education
Dr. Treinen’s journey to becoming a surgeon is built on a strong foundation of learning and commitment to excellence:
- Bachelor of Science (with Honors): South Dakota State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS): University of Iowa College of Dentistry
- Medical School & Residency: Completed comprehensive medical and oral maxillofacial surgery training in Omaha, Nebraska
Outside the Office
When he isn’t caring for patients or teaching students, Dr. Treinen loves embracing the great outdoors. You can often find him hunting, fishing, or farming—staying true to his roots. Most importantly, he cherishes quality time with his wife, Katie, and their two young daughters. He understands that family is everything, and he brings that same level of care and respect to when treating you and your family.