He will begin seeing patients next month at the Fort Dodge location.

Dasari has a background in general dentistry, with a particular focus on restorative and community-based care. A 2014 graduate of the Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, he went on to earn an MBA in health care administration, strengthening his expertise in both clinical care and health care operations.

Currently completing the Advanced Standing DDS Program at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, Dasari has received multiple honors in endodontics, public health dentistry, oral diagnostic sciences, and academic research.

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is a federally qualified health center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, optical and pharmacy services to residents of Fort Dodge and surrounding areas. Community Health Center is open to all regardless of insurance status. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, most major insurance and offers a sliding-fee scale for those who qualify based on income and household size.

Appointments can be made by calling 515-576-6500.