About QC Dental Docs, P.C.

Jason R. Benoit, D.D.S.

Dr. Benoit was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended St. Ambrose University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Dr. Benoit went on to attend the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry where he received his D.D.S. in 1999.

Returning to the Quad Cities, Dr. Benoit became a staff dentist at Community Health Care. Meanwhile, his wife, Gena, completed her family practice residency through Genesis Medical Center. She used to practice at the Genesis Maplecrest Clinic in Bettendorf and is now Program Director at Genesis West Family Medical Center. He is active in the ADA and IDA. Past president of the Scott County Dental Society, and past president of the Davenport District Dental Society. Dr. Benoit participates as a dental mentor for the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, and the Scott Community College Dental Assisting Program.

Dr. Benoit currently does volunteer work for the Iowa Mission of Mercy, Give Kids a Smile, I-Smile Silver, and the Quad City Health Initiative. Dr. Benoit also completed two Mini-Implant Residency Programs at Spring Park Oral Surgery and is Solea CO2 All Tissue Laser Dentistry Certified.

Jason enjoys many outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, water/snow skiing, and woodworking. Jason and Gena have three wonderful boys: Daniel, medical student at Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU), Michael a Pre-Dental Major at Luther College, Adam a High School Student, and the family dogs Kirby and Milo. He continues to coach the Bass fishing team at Riverdale High School and for better or worse will always be a diehard Cubs and Hawkeye fan.

Jonathan Wenger, D.D.S.

Dr. Jonathan Wenger is originally from Durant, Iowa. He attended The University of Iowa for undergraduate studies in neurobiology and went on to receive his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics in 2013.

Since then Dr. Wenger has been a proud member of the QC Dental Docs team and has also participated in the Iowa Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile outreach programs. He is a current member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association, Davenport District Dental Association, Scott County Dental Society and the Illowa Study Club. Dr. Wenger is also Solea CO2 All Tissue Laser Dentistry Certified.

When Dr. Wenger is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Alex, daughter, Nell, son, Fox, and his dog, Lucy. His interests include music, cooking, motorcycle riding, camping, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Kelly Kingma, D.D.S.

Dr. Kelly was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa for her undergraduate studies and then went on to attend the University of Iowa College for Dentistry where she received her D.D.S. in 2008.

After graduating Dr. Kelly worked as an associate in Cedar Rapids while her husband, Chris, completed his dental degree, one-year dental residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Endodontic residency at Marquette University. Currently, Dr. Kelly and her family live in Davenport and her husband practices at Quad City Endodontics.

Dr. Kelly is currently a member of the ADA, IDA, and a new member to the Scott County Dental Society and Davenport District Dental Association.

Kelly loves spending time with her family and enjoys any outdoor sporting activities, including golf, swimming, and anything HAWKEYE! Kelly and Chris have a daughter, Katelyn, a son, Kyle, and two Goldendoodles, Sophie and Maverick.

Dr. Vinti Ahuja, D.M.D.

Dr. Ahuja received her Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree in India in 2007 and practiced at a community clinic. In 2009, she moved to Iowa with her husband, Gaurav who works as an Internal Medicine physician at Genesis Health Plex, Davenport, IA.

Dr. Ahuja holds a M.S. in Health Care Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA (2009); M.S. in Dental Public Health from University of Iowa College of Dentistry (2013); D.M.D. with honors from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA
(2018).

She is a member of the ADA, IDA, Scott County Dental Society, and Davenport District Dental Association. Outside her professional activities, Vinti enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, Aarav and Ayaan. Her interests include traveling, hiking, and she recently went on an eight-day hike in Tanzania and climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro with her husband!

Dr. Ahuja looks forward to meeting you and providing your family with the best of dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Cindy Thompson

Education: B.S. Dental Hygiene, University of Iowa. 1981

Experience: 40+ years private practice – Dental Hygiene

Personal: Married to Dave, two boys Michael and Ryan.

Cindy Walls

Education: B.S. Health Education/Certificate – Dental Hygiene, Ohio State University in 1982.

Experience: Over 40 years – Dental Hygiene

Personal: Married to J.D. with three daughters, Erin, Maggie, Jenna, son-in-laws Jeff, Pete, and Ryan, and two grandchildren Ellie Rose, Miles Jeffrey, and a third arriving in December! in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Enjoys traveling, golfing, gardening, and spending time with family. Moved to Iowa from Dayton, Ohio in 1986. Quad-City resident since 1993.

Darcy McCaw

Education: B.A. in psychology from Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community College for Dental Hygiene 2001.

Experience: Over 20 years – Dental Hygiene & 21 years at QC Dental Docs!

Personal: Married to John with two children. Loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys traveling and shopping.

Andrea Flores

Education: Received her Associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Parkland College in Champaign, IL.

Experience: Licensed RDH in IA and IL for 30+ years. Has worked in Periodontal and Pediatric offices as well as general dentistry.

Personal: Married for 31 years and has a married daughter who has a seven-month old girl named Chloe, who is a ray of sunshine! She also has a son who lives in Dallas, Texas and will be getting married in November. Hobbies include sewing, cooking, gardening, playing pickleball, church activities, and spending time with friends and family.

Abbey

Education: Graduated in 2012 from the Kirkwood Community College Dental Hygiene Program with an Associates of Dental Hygiene. Previously received a Bachelors degree in English from the University of Iowa in 2006.

Experience: 11+ years in dental hygiene.

Personal: Raised in Bettendorf, she is an Iowa girl through and through. Abbey enjoys being involved in various community theaters in the area. Her main love and passion is being involve with musicals.

Cari Jorgensen

Education:
Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Experience:
Over 15 years of dental hygiene experience, treating pediatric, adult, and special needs patients.

Personal:
Cari resides in the country with her husband and 2 boys. She enjoys reading, spending time listening to motivational speakers and sermons, training her 2 bird dogs, and time with family and friends and camping.

Janelle Smith

Education:
Received her Associates of Applied Science at Carl Sandburg College in 2006.

Experience:
18 years of dental hygiene experience.

Personal:
Lives with her two dogs Belle and Gus. Also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and being a run aunt to new niece and nephews.

Sarah Costello – Office Manager

Education: Graduated Dental Assisting School, Associates of Arts – Business Administration. Continuing Education – Dental Hygiene. Bachelor of Accounting.

Experience: Working in the dental field for over 20 years as an assistant and as a part of the front office team.

Personal: Married to her husband, Bryan, and has three daughters, Rylee, Mary-Linda, and Charley. Enjoys spending time with her family.

Kellie Cox

Education: Graduated from Illinois State University in 2010

Work Experience: Has over 12 years of experience in the dental field, working as a front office assistant.

Personal: Kellie enjoys attending concerts, baking, playing sports, and spending time with her husband Jake and daughter Brooklyn.

Karina Fisk

Education: Graduated from Dental Assisting Technologies in Moline, IL in 2008

Work Experience: Has been working in the dental field for over 10 years and loves what she does!

Personal: In her spare time, she enjoys running outside, going to the gym, loves spending time with friends and family, and enjoys outdoor activities and sports.

Riley Spooner

Education: Graduated from Scott Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2023.

Experience: Registered Dental Assistant since 2023.

Personal: Enjoys spending time with her many dogs and cats, and family and friends. She also keeps busy fostering puppies for the local shelter.

Diedra Barnes

Education: Graduated from Apollo College Dental Assisting program in 2007.

Experience: Registered Dental Assistant for 16 years.

Personal: Enjoys outside activities with her dogs, family and friends.

Kayshia NucI

Education: Graduated from Scott Community College Dental Assisting program in 2013.

Experience: Dental Assistant since 2013.

Personal: Enjoys spending time on the soccer field with her husband and children.

Callie Jahns

Education: Graduated from Scott Community College Dental Assisting program in 2018.

Experience: Registered Dental Assistant since 2018.

Personal: Enjoys traveling, being outdoors, church activities and spending time with her husband of 3 years, John and friends. Has 2 fur babies.

Suzy Hines

Education: Graduated Dental Assisting at Scott Community College in December of 2019.

Experience: Working in the the dental field at a general office as an assistant since.

Personal: Married to Brandon and mother to one daughter and two boys. Enjoys bowling, spending time with her family and helping her husband and friends with mud and motorcycle racing. Loves to karaoke.

Tara Harvey

Bio coming soon!