Dr. Kim Wass, a board certified orthodontist, is a native of Ames, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his DDS degree from the University of Iowa 
College of Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Wass continued his education an additional two years, earning his Orthodontic Specialty Certificate and completing his Master of Science Degree from the University of Iowa Orthodontic Residency Program in 1984. Upon graduation, he joined his boyhood orthodontist and mentor, Dr. Jack Sturdivant, in his Ames practice and has been making beautiful smiles in Ames ever since!
In 1993, Dr. Wass earned the designation of Diplomate by the American Board of Orthodontics. Certification by the Board is based on clinical proficiency and standards for dental specialists. He has established a practice of excellence by providing his patients with state-of-the-art technology and quality care.
In addition to being board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Wass is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association and both state and local dental organizations. Dr. Wass is Past President of the Iowa Society of Orthodontists and is a past-president of the Ames Area Dental Study Club. He also has served on the board of the Ames Education Foundation as well as the Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation Board and the Story County Red Cross Board.
Dr. Wass is an instrument rated private pilot and frequently flies to continuing education meetings and to his satellite office in Pella! He enjoys running, photography and music. He and his wife, Joan, enjoy playing golf and exercising together. Joan grew up in Oskaloosa and is an avid horse enthusiast. Together they own two Morgan horses. Their daughter, Kristi, graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Industrial Design. She now works in Kansas City and lives with her husband, Jason Van Allen. Their son, Andy, attended the University of Northern Iowa where he also played on the golf team. He graduated with a Master of Accounting degree and passed the CPA exam. He is now attending law school at New York University.