[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2521-S2522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING FAIRFIELD DENTAL CLINIC

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on 
Small

[[Page S2522]]

Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding 
Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial 
spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor Fairfield Dental Clinic 
of Jefferson County, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
  Established as a trusted provider of dental care in southeast Iowa in 
the mid-1980s, Fairfield Dental Clinic has built a strong reputation 
through professionalism, quality care, and a deep commitment to the 
Fairfield community. Dr. Pat Jones, an Iowa native, is a graduate of 
the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. In 2015, he became co-
owner of the practice after buying half of the business from Dr. Van 
Tasell. Dr. Matt Holt graduated from Creighton University School of 
Dentistry and has served the Fairfield community as a dentist since 
2013. In 2022, he joined Fairfield Dental Clinic as co-owner after 
acquiring the other half of the business from Dr. Gleason. Together, 
Dr. Jones and Dr. Holt have continued to grow the practice while 
maintaining a patient-centered approach rooted in quality care and 
community connection.
  Today, Fairfield Dental Clinic employs seven staff members who work 
together to serve patients throughout Jefferson County and the 
surrounding region, seeing approximately 80 patients per day. The 
practice focuses on cosmetic and preventative dentistry as well as oral 
surgery. Remaining at the same location throughout its history, the 
clinic has invested in renovations, updated technology, and focused on 
building improvements to better serve patients and strengthen the 
practice for generations to come. Through these efforts, the business 
has remained a dependable and respected part of the local healthcare 
community.
  Beyond their work in dentistry, the leadership and staff of Fairfield 
Dental Clinic remain deeply involved in community service and civic 
engagement across Jefferson County. Their involvement includes 
participation in organizations such as Main Street Iowa, the Jefferson 
County Foundation, the Rotary Club, and youth sports programs. 
Additionally, both doctors are members of the American Dental 
Association, the Iowa Dental Association, and the Southeast Iowa 
District Dental Society. Their willingness to support local initiatives 
and community organizations reflects the strong sense of service that 
defines many Iowa small businesses. Their appreciation for both their 
team and the Fairfield community reflects the lasting relationships and 
trust that remain central to small business success in Iowa.
  I am pleased to recognize Dr. Pat Jones and Dr. Matt Holt, along with 
the entire team at Fairfield Dental Clinic, for their dedication to 
Fairfield and Jefferson County. I look forward to their continued 
success and wish them the very best in the years ahead.

                          ____________________