In an effort to address soaring demand for dental services, the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic at recently completed a $1.35 million project for renovations funded by the City of Iowa City and Johnson County.
The clinic had an 18 percent uptick during fiscal 2024, treating 6,715 patients, which is more than the 5,691 patients they treated in 2023. In their 2025 data report, the National Association of Free Charities and Clinics announced 81 percent of clinics reported an increase in demand, amounting to 6 million visits last year.
The renovations began in December 2023 and concluded with a grand opening open house on Oct. 8…