Dr. Dan Kegler, D.D.S.
Hometown
Independence, IA
B.A. in Biology
College of St. Thomas, 1971
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1975
Residency
VA Hospital, New Orleans, LA, 1975-1976
General Practice
Kegler, Kegler, & Arend (formerly Dr. A.G. Kegler), 1976-2019
Professional Memberships
- Volunteer, Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM)
- Member, University of Iowa Alumni Board
- Member, American College of Dentists
- Member, International College of Dentists
- Member, Pierre Fauchard Academy
- President, Iowa Dental Association, 2012-2013
- President, Iowa Dental Foundation, 2011-2012
- Chair, IDA Peer Review Committee, 1991-1996
Additional Bio
Dr. Kegler retired from full-time practice in the fall of 2019 but is still involved with his local study club, frequently attends continuing education classes, and fills in as needed when Dr. Arend or Dr. Brad Kegler are out of the office.
Dr. Kegler has not only been practicing dentistry in Independence for over 45 years, but he has also been actively involved in the community. He has served as President of the Independence Parks and Recreation Department, was a member of the Lions Club, American Red Cross, and coached numerous youth baseball teams, including serving as coach and business manager of the Buchanan County American Legion baseball team for 11 seasons. He is also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Dr. Kegler has been married to his wife, Vicki, for over 50 years and they have three adult children. His oldest son Brian lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife Kaci and their three children, Nolan, Noelle, and Theo. Dr. Kegler’s daughter Leah lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Brad, his youngest son, joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend DDS PC in July 2011, and lives in Independence with his wife Ann and their four children, Claire, Tobin, Cannon, and Brooks.
Dr. Kegler’s other interests include hosta gardening, landscaping, biking, and entertaining his grandchildren. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan, bleeding black and gold on Saturday afternoons in the fall.
Professional Memberships
- Volunteer, Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM)
- Member, University of Iowa Alumni Board
- Member, American College of Dentists
- Member, International College of Dentists
- Member, Pierre Fauchard Academy
- President, Iowa Dental Association, 2012-2013
- President, Iowa Dental Foundation, 2011-2012
- Chair, IDA Peer Review Committee, 1991-1996
Additional Bio
Dr. Kegler retired from full-time practice in the fall of 2019 but is still involved with his local study club, frequently attends continuing education classes, and fills in as needed when Dr. Arend or Dr. Brad Kegler are out of the office.
Dr. Kegler has not only been practicing dentistry in Independence for over 45 years, but he has also been actively involved in the community. He has served as President of the Independence Parks and Recreation Department, was a member of the Lions Club, American Red Cross, and coached numerous youth baseball teams, including serving as coach and business manager of the Buchanan County American Legion baseball team for 11 seasons. He is also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Dr. Kegler has been married to his wife, Vicki, for over 50 years and they have three adult children. His oldest son Brian lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife Kaci and their three children, Nolan, Noelle, and Theo. Dr. Kegler’s daughter Leah lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Brad, his youngest son, joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend DDS PC in July 2011, and lives in Independence with his wife Ann and their four children, Claire, Tobin, Cannon, and Brooks.
Dr. Kegler’s other interests include hosta gardening, landscaping, biking, and entertaining his grandchildren. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan, bleeding black and gold on Saturday afternoons in the fall.
Dr. John Arend, D.D.S.
Hometown
Dubuque, IA
B.S. in Biology
University of Iowa, 1978
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1982
General Practice
Dr. Edwin Bisenius, 1982-1984
Kegler, Kegler, & Arend, 1984-present
Professional Memberships
- Member, American Dental Association
- Fellowship, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2023
- President, Iowa Dental Association, 2022-2023
- Board of Trustee, Iowa Dental Association, 2014-2020
- Board of Directors, Iowa Academy of General Dentistry, 2001-2019
- President, Waterloo District Dental Society, 1996
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 1994
Additional Bio
Dr. Arend is a member and past president of the Independence Rotary Club, member of the Independence Ambassadors, Knights of Columbus, and a Eucharistic minister at St. John’s Catholic Church.
Dr. Arend and his wife, Connie, have two adult children, Ryan and Madison.
Dr. Arend’s hobbies include golfing, walking, cross country skiing, and he is a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye, Green Bay Packers, and New York Yankees fan.
Professional Memberships
- Member, American Dental Association
- Fellowship, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2023
- President, Iowa Dental Association, 2022-2023
- Board of Trustee, Iowa Dental Association, 2014-2020
- Board of Directors, Iowa Academy of General Dentistry, 2001-2019
- President, Waterloo District Dental Society, 1996
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 1994
Additional Bio
Dr. Arend is a member and past president of the Independence Rotary Club, member of the Independence Ambassadors, Knights of Columbus, and a Eucharistic minister at St. John’s Catholic Church.
Dr. Arend and his wife, Connie, have two adult children, Ryan and Madison.
Dr. Arend’s hobbies include golfing, walking, cross country skiing, and he is a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye, Green Bay Packers, and New York Yankees fan.
Dr. Brad Kegler, D.D.S.
Hometown
Independence, IA
B.A. in Biology
University of Northern Iowa, 2004
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 2010
Residency
Asheville, NC, 2010-2011
General Practice
Kegler, Kegler, & Arend, 2011-present
Professional Memberships
- Member, Iowa Dental Association
- Member, American Dental Association
- Volunteer, Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM)
- President, Waterloo District Dental Society, 2018-2019
Additional Bio
Dr. Kegler has served on numerous committees and boards in the community since returning to Independence. He was the chair of the Aquatic Center Committee which was able to bring a new swimming pool to town in 2017. He also served on the Buchanan County Board of Public Health, was President of the St. John's School Board, and participates in the Iowa Mission of Mercy annually. Dr. Kegler enjoys working with young people in the community and coaching baseball year-round.
Dr. Kegler and his wife, Ann, returned to Independence in July 2011 and joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend Family Dentistry. They have four children, Claire, Tobin, Cannon, and Brooks.
Dr. Kegler enjoys training for and competing in triathlons and is an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan.
Professional Memberships
- Member, Iowa Dental Association
- Member, American Dental Association
- Volunteer, Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM)
- President, Waterloo District Dental Society, 2018-2019
Additional Bio
Dr. Kegler has served on numerous committees and boards in the community since returning to Independence. He was the chair of the Aquatic Center Committee which was able to bring a new swimming pool to town in 2017. He also served on the Buchanan County Board of Public Health, was President of the St. John's School Board, and participates in the Iowa Mission of Mercy annually. Dr. Kegler enjoys working with young people in the community and coaching baseball year-round.
Dr. Kegler and his wife, Ann, returned to Independence in July 2011 and joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend Family Dentistry. They have four children, Claire, Tobin, Cannon, and Brooks.
Dr. Kegler enjoys training for and competing in triathlons and is an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan.
Dr. Matt McMillan, D.D.S.
Hometown
Independence, IA
B.A. in Kinesiology & Health
Iowa State University, 2020
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 2024
General Practice
Kegler, Kegler, & Arend, 2024-present
Professional Memberships
- Member, American Dental Association
Additional Bio
Dr. McMillan returned to his hometown of Independence, in July 2024, joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend Family Dentistry and is looking forward to getting more involved in the community. In his free time, Dr. McMillan enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and fishing.
Professional Memberships
- Member, American Dental Association
Additional Bio
Dr. McMillan returned to his hometown of Independence, in July 2024, joined Kegler, Kegler & Arend Family Dentistry and is looking forward to getting more involved in the community. In his free time, Dr. McMillan enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and fishing.
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