Our doctors and staff have over 70 years of experience giving patients the highest quality care right here in central Iowa. We are also active in community organizations and proud to call central Iowa home. We invite you to read below, and learn a bit about each of us.
Our Doctors
Nate Leinen, D.D.S. | Owner
Member: American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association
Dr. Nate Leinen grew up in Spencer, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa where he graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2004. While there in 2001 he married his high school sweetheart, Lesa. In 2004 they moved to the Des Moines area and he began practicing in Grimes, Urbandale and Johnston. In 2011, he came to Ankeny and they built a home here in 2014. He and his wife Lesa have 3 amazing daughters, Ava, Autumn and Ambrey. They are very involved in gymnastics, swim team, choir and dance.
Brad Millard, D.D.S. | Owner
Member: American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association
“Everyone Smiles In the Same Language”
Dr. Millard was born and raised in the Des Moines area. Upon graduating from high school he went on to serve in the United States Army Special Operations Command from 1997-2004. After serving, his parents were not surprised that Dr. Millard decided to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a dentist.
In 2012, he graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Dr. Millard enjoys the art of dentistry and believes in continuing education. He is honored to have the opportunity to mentor other professionals on new procedures, including his passion for dental implants.
Dr. Millard, his wife Claudia and their children live in Ankeny. In his free time, Dr. Millard volunteers his time helping homeless Veterans. He also enjoys traveling, running, cycling and the outdoors. In the office, Dr. Millard looks forward to providing each patient detailed, personalized and quality care.
Cynthia Mo, D.D.S.
Member: American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association
Dr. Cindy Mo was born and raised in the Des Moines area. At the age of 15, her own dental and orthodontic experiences sparked an interest in dentistry. She attended the University of Iowa for undergraduate studies where she later received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the College of Dentistry in 2016. Upon graduating she made Kansas home for seven years joining a group practice where she cultivated patient-centered care. Now that she has returned to Iowa to be closer to family, she is thrilled to join the team at Summit Family Dental and serve the growing Ankeny community.
Dr. Mo believes in the pursuit of clinical excellence by prioritizing hands-on continuing education in areas such as implantology, cosmetic dentistry, and clear aligner therapy. This has allowed her to take a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving and providing tailored care to the needs and desires of patients of all ages.
“Seeing a patient’s reaction to a new smile—especially a patient who arrived anxious or fearful—is the most rewarding feeling and reminds me of why I chose to pursue dentistry.”
When she’s not serving patients, Dr. Mo enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas City Chiefs, satisfying her “foodie” desires by exploring the restaurant scene, attending concerts, and traveling to embrace different cultural experiences.
Our Team
Our Office
To deliver the modern, state-of-the-art patient experience envisioned by Dr. Nate and Dr. Brad, every square foot of our office was designed and built to their exact specifications.
From our reception area, complete with refreshments, kids play area, and streaming Netflix, to our treatment rooms with the latest technology, you'll notice no detail was overlooked. We even feature an in house lab which offers the convenience of fabricating whitening trays, mouth guards, and retainers, eliminating a long waiting period and lab expenses.
This is a great dentist office!
Everyone is so friendly and professional! I had a chipped front tooth and after Dr. Millard was done, you can't tell which tooth was fixed. I'm 65, so I've had a lot of fillings and none look as good as this one! If you are looking for a dentist in Ankeny, you need to go here and tell them Nancy sent you! - Nancy
The people at Summit Dental are the best. The entire staff is friendly and professional. I have gone to Dr. Leinen since we moved here six years ago and he is outstanding. Never been more relaxed in the dentist chair than now and his work is top notch. Could not be happier. - Glenn