Dr. Jason Phelps of Winterset Dental on Partnership, Patients, and Community | Bridging the Gap

<p>Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce podcast. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Jason Phelps of Winterset Dental. Jason shares how an Indiana kid found his way through dental school, landed in a small community health center, then built a life and practice in Winterset with partner Dr. James Elliot. They talk root canals and implants, same day crowns, dental anxiety, a therapy dog named Shadow, and what it means to care for neighbors without judgment.In this episode, we cover:- Jason&#39;s path from Indiana basketball kid to Indiana University School of Dentistry- First years in a small community health center, then the move to Winterset- A 50/50 partnership with Dr. James Elliot and a new 6,000 square foot office- Services that stay in town: root canals, implants, extractions, and wisdom teeth- How the two doctors balance kids, nitrous, and complex procedures- Digital dentistry, CEREC same day crowns, and cone beam implant planning- Helping anxious patients feel safe, heard, and never judged- Shadow the office therapy dog, archery in the basement, and life outside the chair- Daughter Meline working as a dental assistant and heading toward hygiene school- Why phone calls still beat the website until the fall refresh, and how to bookWhether you have skipped the dentist for years or just want a hometown practice that does more than cleanings, this conversation shows what thoughtful local care can look like.Learn more &amp; connect:- Winterset Dental: call 515-462-5755 (website booking improving Oct/Nov)- Madison County Chamber: https://madisoncounty.comIf you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with a neighbor who could use a dentist who treats them like family.Thanks for supporting the people and businesses that make Madison County home.#MadisonCountyIA #WintersetIowa #SupportLocal #CommunityHeritage #Podcast #WintersetDental #LocalDentist #DentalAnxiety #SameDayCrowns #SmallTownBusiness #IowaPodcast</p>