Emily Furrow, DDS
Meet Dr. Emily
Dr. Emily is from Cedar Rapids, IA, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, where she received a major in Health Science and a minor in Spanish. She stayed in Iowa City for a few more years to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Dr. Derek Furrow. During her final year of dental school, Dr. Emily was awarded the Excellence in Treatment Planning award, which recognizes an outstanding senior dental student in comprehensive treatment planning.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Emily and Dr. Derek moved to Ankeny, IA, and have been practicing dentistry in the Des Moines metro ever since. Dr. Emily likes to stay active in continuing education courses and is a Kois-Trained Dentist. This course’s curriculum focuses on comprehensive patient care, occlusion-based dentistry, and TMJ diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Emily has also received advanced training in BOTOX cosmetic and therapeutic treatment, as well as dermal fillers.
Dr. Emily and Dr. Derek recently welcomed their 3-month-old son, Hayes, and also have a mini Goldendoodle, named Flez. Dr. Emily is passionate about fitness and enjoys weight lifting, barre, and cycling classes. In her free time, she likes hanging out with family and friends, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and traveling.