Dr. Deborah Joyner, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Deborah Lynn Joyner, who serves patients in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Founder of Joyner Dental Arts, what sets Dr. Joyner apart from other dentists in the Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and Marion areas is her commitment to her patients and her desire to meet their needs. She enjoys putting her time and energy into constantly learning new procedures and technologies, which puts her on the cutting edge of dentistry. For her, dentistry is really about getting to know what her patients need and want.

“I created Joyner Dental Arts as a patient-centered practice where we focus on the preventive nature of dentistry. We don’t want to ‘drill and fill.’ Instead, I want to work with you to make sure you keep your smile for the rest of your life” as stated by the dentist. 

Conducting oral artistry and managing a hand-selected team of professionals, Dr. Joyner develops partnerships with patients to achieve their lifetime smile and encourages her team to constantly pursue continuing education to deliver high-quality results. Patients have excellent things to say about her and her dental practice, one stating “Joyner Dental Arts is the dental office to go to! Dr. Deb is so knowledgeable and a super dentist! I feel so comfortable there with such a great staff…Katie, Jill, and Joni are an awesome team! Highly recommend!”

Originally from the Cedar Rapids/ Marion area, Dr. Joyner followed in her father’s footsteps by becoming a dentist. She attended the University of Iowa and then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1992. She built her current Cedar Rapids office in 2000. 

Wanting to further her training, she attended courses at the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum at the University of the Pacific and the Hornbrook Group Center for Advanced Clinical Education in Chicago, mastering her skills in advanced smile makeovers. She also trained at the Gerety Orthodontic Training and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

Committed to providing outstanding care through dental excellence, she remains a member of several professional dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, the Linn County Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Institute of Laser Dentistry, and the Internal Dental Implant Association. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

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