Iowa dentist fined $2,000 for unsanitary conditions in his practice

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 251

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago


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A dentist who has practiced in Iowa for less than two years has been cited for unsanitary conditions in his practice.

Harry Nguyen of West Des Moines was recently charged by the Iowa Dental Board with failure to maintain adequate safety and sanitary conditions for a dental office, and with failure to comply with standard precautions for preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

According to the board, Nguyen, who was first licensed to practice in Iowa …

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