Jay Lala is an Iowa native originally from Cedar Rapids. Jay attended Mount Mercy College and the University of Iowa Dental school where he graduated in 1988. Jay completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 1989 in Iowa City. In 1993 Jay opened Central Park Dentistry here in Mason City and quickly became recognized as o­ne of the top dentists in Northern Iowa.

When Jay isn’t seeing his dental patients he enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, sporting clays, golf, ATVs, and hunting with his Golden Retriever. If Tommy Bahama ever holds an amateur golf tournament we’re pretty certain Jay will be there sporting his best Magnum P.I. inspired outfit by Tommy B. Go Jay! If you are a current patient or plan o­n becoming o­ne you’ll know (or quickly learn) what we mean by that comment! Jay is not your typical strait laced dentist. Be prepared to smile or even laugh during your dental visit. Jay’s carefully selected staff and partners are all receptive to patient’s fears and concerns.

Going to the dentist should be enjoyable and no more stressful than getting a hair cut. Jay learned early o­n how to treat fearful patients and this is just o­ne of many attributes that make Central Park Dentistry such a successful practice today. Dr. Lala will be working in Sheffield on Thursdays.

 

Matt accepted a full-ride scholarship for Dental School from the Air Force in 1997, and entered active duty Air Force service in June of 2000. He was assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his time at Wright-Patterson, he was a resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Dr. Hansen graduated as “Top Grad” in July, 2001 when he also accepted his assignment to Rhein-Main Air Base, near Frankfurt, Germany. Matt and his family enjoyed his 3-year tour in Germany immensely, taking full advantage of living overseas in a small, German village and sight-seeing all over Europe.

Outside of the dental clinic, Dr. Hansen is an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, along with other collegiate sports. He likes to try his hand at any sport including golf, basketball and softball. He enjoys going to the gym and running. He is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he teaches high school Sunday school. After growing up on an acreage in northwest Iowa, Dr. Hansen enjoys the Iowa pace of life, friendliness, and the moral values associated with agriculture centered communities.

Mason City is the perfect place for he and his wife, Angie, to raise their five children. Professionally, Dr. Hansen is a member of the Iowa State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and Seattle Study Club. Dr. Hansen regularly volunteers his time and talents at the North Iowa Free Dental Clinic. Dr. Hansen will be working in Sheffield on Thursdays.

Dr. Rick Young is an Iowa lifer. Born and raised in northern Iowa, Rick is ready to get back to the area he loves and practice dentistry at Central Park Dentistry. Rick graduated from Garner Hayfield in 2012. Afterward, he attended Waldorf University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He completed his professional studies at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2021. Rick pursued a career in dentistry because it allows him to make a positive impact in other’s lives. He also loves working with his hands, so dentistry is the perfect meld of these two.

Dr. Rick is particularly drawn to restorative dentistry, such as composite fillings and fixed crowns. In his final year of dental school Rick was awarded the Brasseler USA award for excellence in restorative dentistry. Restoring a patient’s smile and giving them confidence through their oral health drives Rick to provide the best dental work possible. Rick was able to volunteer at several events while in dental school and hopes to continue to give back to his community throughout his career.

When Rick isn’t in the office, he enjoys spending time outdoors and with his family. Rick married his high school sweetheart, Vanessa, in 2017 and together they have two children, Teagan and Emerson. Rick loves to golf and lately his favorite activity is taking his 2 year old son, Teagan, to the driving range. On a weekend in the fall you can find Rick cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. A fun fact about Dr. Rick is that he is a self taught juggler – it’s his hidden talent!

Dr. Rick is excited to be back in Northern Iowa and looks forward to forming lasting relationships with his patients at Central Park Dentistry.