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Team Dentist for the Des Moines Buccaneers & Iowa Wild
Dr. Jason Brown, DDS, of Timberline Family Dental in Waukee, Iowa, is the team dentist for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and the Iowa Wild, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. Dr. Brown played ice hockey for four years at Iowa State University and broke his own teeth in a playing injury, so he knows first-hand how quickly one hit on the ice can damage a smile.
As team dentist, Dr. Brown helps look after players’ oral health and treats dental injuries such as chipped, broken and knocked-out teeth. The same care is available to every hockey player at our Waukee office at 2153 SE LA Grant Pkwy, from youth and high school players to adult league skaters, with same-day emergency appointments where possible.


Official Team Dentist For
West Des Moines
In the area of Buccaneers, USHL

Iowa Wild
AHL, Des Moines

Dr. Jason Brown, DDS
From Hockey Player to Team Dentist
Long before he became a dentist, Dr. Brown was a hockey player. He played four years of ice hockey at Iowa State University, and the game has stayed a big part of his life ever since.
During his playing days, Dr. Brown suffered a dental injury and broke his own teeth. That experience showed him what a sports injury can do to a player, both physically and to their confidence. It is a big part of why he takes such care with patients who come in after an injury.
Today his career brings his two passions together: hockey and dentistry. Whether he is helping a player after trauma on the ice, protecting a player’s oral health, or restoring a damaged smile, he brings his dental training and his own understanding of the sport to every patient.
Play hockey? Let’s protect your smile.
Whether you play at the professional level or in a weekend league,
Dr. Brown understands the game.
Hockey Dental Injuries: How We Can Help
Sticks, pucks, boards and falls can all damage teeth. At Timberline Family Dental, we treat:
- Chipped and cracked teeth
- Broken teeth
- Knocked-out teeth
- Gum, lip and jaw injuries
Depending on the injury, treatment might be bonding, a crown, a veneer or root canal treatment, and a dental implant if the tooth cannot be saved. If you need help straight away, see our emergency dentist in Waukee page. For repairing the look of your smile after an injury, see cosmetic dentistry.
Broken or knocked-out tooth?
The sooner you’re seen, the better the chance of saving the tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jason Brown, DDS, of Timberline Family Dental in Waukee is the team dentist for both the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) and the Iowa Wild (AHL).
Yes. Dr. Brown played four years of ice hockey at Iowa State University and still enjoys playing today. He also broke his own teeth in a playing injury, so he understands sports dental injuries from a player’s point of view.
Yes. We see players of all ages and levels, including youth, high school, college and adult league players, as well as anyone else who has had a sports-related dental injury.
Pick the tooth up by the crown (the part you chew with), not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with water without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite gently on gauze or a clean cloth. If not, keep it in milk and see a dentist straight away, ideally within 30 minutes. Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. Call 515-644-2264 as soon as possible.
In most cases, yes. Depending on the damage, Dr. Brown may recommend bonding, a crown, a veneer or root canal treatment. If a tooth cannot be saved, a dental implant can replace it.