A dentist who previously worked for the State of Iowa is facing disciplinary charges from the Iowa Dental Board alleging improper and unprofessional conduct.
The board has charged dentist Paul Scot Kunch with unethical or unprofessional behavior, including actions described as abusive, coercive, intimidating, or harassing in connection with the practice of dentistry. The complaint also alleges suggestive, lewd, or improper remarks or advances toward a patient or coworker.
A disciplinary hearing on the charges is scheduled for November 5, 2026. Officials say the alleged conduct occurred while Kunch was practicing dentistry in Fort Madison, though the board has not publicly disclosed additional details.
State employment records show Kunch worked in 2025 as a full-time dentist at the Iowa State Penitentiary with a reported salary of nearly $96,000. He currently practices at Trail Ridge Dental Care in Grimes.
As with all disciplinary matters, the charges are allegations, and the case will be reviewed during the scheduled hearing later this year.