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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - February 21, 2025 promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - February 21, 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification
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Chicago Midwinter Meeting Alumni Reception

Friday, February 21, 2025 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join Dean Stanford and the UI College of Dentistry for a reception in conjunction with the Chicago Dental Society's annual Midwinter Meeting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025 promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification
College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony promotional image

College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 6, 2025 3:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
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Faculty and staff pose with Herky before research day beings

2025 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery

Monday, February 17, 2025
The College of Dentistry hosted the 72nd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 11. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.
A dental student points out two sections of her poster during a presentation on Feb. 11, 2025.

College of Dentistry highlights, celebrates student researchers during AADOCR Research Day

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Following a day of speakers, posters, and presentations inside the Dental Science Building for the 72nd annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, students were recognized during the awards banquet at the Courtyard Marriott in University Heights.
Ransome van der Hoeven and his research team

How Worms Provide Insight into Immune Responses of Immunocompromised Patients

Friday, February 7, 2025
Dr. Ransome van der Hoeven is working to improve options for immunocompromised patients. In his research, he has made advances in our understanding of innate immune responses by studying the worm, C. elegans.
Alex Harper and Dr. Steve Levy

Fluoride Skepticism in Focus: Alex Harper’s Research on Attitudes about Fluoride Use

Friday, February 7, 2025
As debates surrounding fluoride gain attention across the U.S., a dental student from the University of Iowa is tackling the issue head-on. Alex Harper, a fourth-year dental student, is investigating attitudes about fluoride and tap water. As misinformation erodes trust in science, Harper’s research provides timely insights into public perceptions and oral health behaviors.
Students studying outdoors at Iowa Memorial Union

78 %

of iowa dentists graduated from the University of Iowa college of Dentistry

Graduating dental students

10 th

national ranking for research funding

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90 %

of incoming dental students chose Iowa because of the innovative curriculum