1st Street Dental

1st Street Dental is a well-established dental clinic located at 110 N 1st St, Marshalltown, IA 50158. The building itself has a unique history, constructed in 1976 by Dr. Bob Peterson with a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, making it an architectural landmark in Marshalltown. Dr. Peterson practiced there until his retirement in 1993. The practice later became Grecian Dental/Smile Solutions under Dr. Colene Grecian, who continually updated the equipment while preserving the building's mid-century architecture. In July 2023, Dr. Kent Downing acquired Grecian Dental, establishing it as 1st Street Dental. Dr. Downing is also the owner of Main Street Dental in Marshalltown, which he took ownership of in 2020. He is known for his commitment to expanding access to dental care for underserved populations, including immigrant families, and his practice is noted for having bilingual staff and accepting patients enrolled in Medicaid's Dental Wellness Plan and Hawki without restrictions. 1st Street Dental's mission is to provide quality dental care to its diverse community and bring smiles to all who enter its doors. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A key aspect of the transition to 1st Street Dental was the retention of the existing staff, ensuring continuity of care for patients. Dr. Grecian also stayed on for a transitional period. The clinic emphasizes personalized, high-quality dental care in a private practice setting within uptown Marshalltown.