The Nest Pediatric Dentistry

05/28/2026

Come play the Crocodile Dentist game with our squad!

Did you play this game as a kid?

05/27/2026

Our words matter! 🙊 Parents - let us take the lead! You won't regret watching our team in action to help your child learn, understand and LOVE coming to see us.

You will hear our dental team using words that kids understand to explain our instruments. Dentistry has changed a lot, and we know exactly how to use ✨ positivity and patience ✨ to turn worries into excitement!

Check out some of the vocab we use to help kids see what we use and WHY we use it.

05/22/2026

Things at our Pediatric Dental Office that just 👏 make 👏 sense!

Families know when they visit us that our office is unique.

Our office is the only one in the Des Moines metro to have ALL private rooms. Your family will never be scheduled in a large, noisy, chaotic room with other people. Your child's experience (and privacy) is our priority.

The Nest is built for kids - a little door just their size, book nook in the reception area to keep them busy, dental-themed toys available, TVs with Disney+. Not to mention the kindest, most patient pediatric dental team!

05/20/2026

The Nest Pediatric Dentistry was proud to support by sponsoring a golf hole at the Boline-Manfredi Carney Open this last weekend.

This event was held at Woodland Hills Golf Course and supported local VFW 9662!

05/19/2026

🦷✨ Making dental visits even more fun!

Check out our dental team performing a “cleaning” using the adorable Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set! For kiddos who feel a little nervous about their appointment, playing dentist at home can help them feel more comfortable and confident. 💙

This hands-on toy lets kids explore brushing, counting teeth, and even “fixing” cavities in a playful way. Play-based learning can help familiarize children with tools and routines to help ease anxiety and build positive associations.

If you’d like to try it at home:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CLH6Q5J
$15.39

05/15/2026

Smiles, stories, and a team that truly cares 💙

While mom wrapped things up at the front desk, one of our amazing dental assistants turned story time into the best part of the visit! Keeping little ones happy, comfortable, and engaged is just one of the many ways our team goes above and beyond every day.

It takes a special kind of heart to create a space where kids feel safe, supported, and even excited to be at the dentist—and we’re so proud of ours!

05/14/2026

Way to go, Dr. Pelzer! 👏

Teaching in Pediatric Dentistry at The College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, University of Iowa!

University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital
University of Iowa

05/13/2026

Complete relaxation...we see this body language a lot at The Nest! 🪥🪹

If your child is a little wiggly, a little anxious, or maybe a LOT wiggly and a LOT anxious...we got you! Come see what compassionate, patient, exceptional dental care looks like.

Call us at 515-650-6378 to book your appointment. 📱
Spring and summer are filling up quickly!!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother's Day to our mamas, our babies, and
all the mamas who trust US with THEIR babies! 🦸‍♀️👶

The Nest is founded/owned/operated by a mom, Diana Pelzer, DDS. She "runs this mother like a mother!" RAYGUNshirts

Check out Dr. Pelzer in the photos on Raygun's website for this t-shirt! 👇
https://www.raygunsite.com/products/run-this-mother

05/08/2026

Our team welcomed Remi and Bella for the first time recently. These two cuties absolutely crushed their first dental visits! 😁🦷

And you can tell how proud they are to show off their sparkly smiles and new toothbrushes. 🪥

We ❤ when families choose us for their kids' first dental appointments. We are passionate about helping give children positive, enjoyable dental experiences. 🪹

05/06/2026

7-year-old Iris showed up to her appointment in the most perfect outfit, a dress covered in toothbrushes! 🪥✨ She definitely understood the assignment when it comes to showing love for healthy smiles.

We love seeing our patients bring their personality (and style!) to their visits. Way to go, Iris, for making dental care look extra fun! 😄