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Eric C. Barnes, D.D.S. - Dental Center of North Iowa, Mason City

Dr. Eric Barnes

Dr. Barnes earned his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2014. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Seattle Study Club. After dental school, he returned to his hometown to serve the North Iowa community.

Dr. Barnes is active in the community, volunteering with the Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity, and is a member of Praise Community Church. He enjoys golf, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with his dogs, Louie and Wilson.

He is married to Katie, a former DCNI dental hygienist, and they have two sons, Jack and Parker.

Dan R. Garman, D.D.S. - Dental Center of North Iowa, Mason City

Dr. Dan Garman

A North Iowa native, Dr. Garman earned his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2014. He graduated with highest distinction in Integrative Physiology and minored in Business Administration. 

Dr. Garman returned to the area in 2018 to join DCNI and raise his family. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association, and Seattle Study Club, and has advanced training in clear aligners and implant dentistry. 

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kara, their children, Amara and Jordyn, and their dogs, Zoey and Nala. In his free time, he enjoys golf, swimming, outdoor activities, and cheering on the Hawkeyes.

Paul O'Kane, D.D.S - Dental Center of North Iowa, Mason City

Dr. Paul O'Kane

Meet Dr. Paul O'Kane! Pictured here with his family, Dr. O'Kane will be joining the DCNI family summer of 2026 and will primarily serve patients in our Belmond office. We are excited to welcome him and look forward to the exceptional care he'll provide to our patients and community.

Dr. Paul is married to Brooke and they have 5 children ages 5-13. They love the big family life! He enjoys spending time with his family, exercise, reading, and listening to podcasts. Dr. Paul is also employed by Delta Dental of Idaho and Pearl AI. Fun fact, Dr. Paul and Dr. Eric are cousins and Dr. Paul, Dr. Eric, and Dr. Dan graduated in the same dental school class at the University of Iowa. Welcome to the DCNI family, Dr. Paul + family!

Kathryn E. Odland, D.D.S. - Dental Center of North Iowa, Mason City

Dr. Katie Odland

Dr. Odland earned her DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2013, along with a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Physiology. She previously practiced in Minnesota and California before returning to Iowa to be closer to family. 

She is a member of the American Dental Association and Iowa Dental Association and has completed additional training in clear aligner orthodontics and sleep medicine. 

Dr. Odland and her husband, Andrew, have three children—Jack, Lydia, and Anna—and two dogs, Cooper and Koda. She enjoys running, skiing, traveling, the outdoors, and cheering on the Hawkeyes.