Events
![Pregame Social Iowa vs Iowa State promotional image](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/externals/5/7/572e6dfc1b1b0b164e02e8911baf9e4d.jpg?itok=mPEvtnhw)
Pregame Social Iowa vs Iowa State
Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:30am to 2:30pm
Join UI College of Dentistry faculty and staff for a Pregame Social Tailgate behind the Dental Science Building on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m.
![2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion promotional image](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/externals/f/9/f9d0cc2a8e68801f97150bf56b61ad2e.jpg?itok=EpyqEiUx)
2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 13 8:30am to Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:00pm
The College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 13-14, 2024 for class years ending in 4s and 9s.
![Pregame Social Iowa vs Troy promotional image](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/externals/5/7/572e6dfc1b1b0b164e02e8911baf9e4d.jpg?itok=mPEvtnhw)
Pregame Social Iowa vs Troy
Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:00pm
Join UI College of Dentistry faculty and staff for a Pregame Social Tailgate behind the Dental Science Building on Saturday, Sept. 14 at noon.
![ADA Alumni Reception promotional image](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/externals/6/a/6a45676d6cef96cd76969c1055f64a8f.jpg?itok=-gGDEgZC)
ADA Alumni Reception
Friday, October 18, 2024 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join the UI College of Dentistry for a reception on Oct. 18 in New Orleans during the annual American Dental Association's meeting.
News
![Dan Caplan and Jhanvi Desai](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-05/Desai%20and%20Caplan.jpg?h=499ebe91&itok=GQf2dwuX)
The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awards funds for pilot project
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Jhanvi Desai and Dan Caplan received a $10,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation to support a one-year pilot project that aims to increase awareness among students and communities across Iowa of various dental service models and career opportunities in underserved areas.
![Dean Stanford receives the IDA Outstanding Service Award](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-05/Stanford%202024%20IDA%20Outstanding%20Service%20Award.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=RWDKsx9I)
Stanford receives IDA President's Service Award
Monday, May 6, 2024
Clark Stanford, dean of the UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the Iowa Dental Association (IDA) on May 3.
![Butali receives award at ACPA](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-04/Butali.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=NpRMlFpG)
Butali named Emerging Leader by ACPA
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Azeez Butali, the Gilbert E. Lilly Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, was recognized at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association’s annual meeting with the Emerging Leader Award.
William T. Johnson receives I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award
Monday, April 22, 2024
Dr. Johnson, Professor Emeriti in the Department of Endodontics, receives a lifetime educator award from the American Association of Endodontists.
![Steven Levy with Hayley Harvey and Julie Reynolds](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-04/Levy%20with%20award.jpg?h=3d015d9d&itok=nHk1sRpP)
Steven Levy Receives 2024 AAPHD Distinguished Service Award
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
As a respected leader in the field of dental public health, The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) recognized Steven Levy for his contributions to the field in research, advocacy, and teaching.
![Steve Levy](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2022-03/Levy_Steve_082318_1000x1000.jpg?h=6b0e383c&itok=KkVuawh9)
Iowa Dentistry Contributes to Groundbreaking Research Aimed at Reducing Childhood Tooth Decay
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Iowa Dentistry played a significant role in a major clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) that has yielded promising results in the fight against childhood tooth decay.
![Mike Kanellis on KCRG](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-03/Kanellis%20KCRG.png?h=c3c5bc53&itok=C4gWAcF2)
Kanellis’ cookbook raises over $8,500 for children’s dental care
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Michael Kanellis' cookbook 'Iowa Mike's Family Recipes' has provided more than $8,500 toward a fund supporting children's dental care.
![An Yi Ma](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-03/Ma_An-Yi_082622_1000x1000.jpg?h=310dd6fe&itok=B1o8AGux)
Dentistry professor explores post removal strategies for generalists
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
An Yi Ma's research investigating various types of fiber post removal strategies lays the foundation for an evidence-based set of practices for fiber post removal in a general dentist's office.
![Clark Stanford and OKU President Peter Loomer](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-03/Stanford%20and%20Loomer%20action%20photo.jpg?h=09cfd4ad&itok=uzZ9FosA)
Stanford elected Supreme Chapter President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Monday, March 18, 2024
At the OKU's General Business Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Stanford was named President of this prestigious organization.
![Mallory Obenauf headshot](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-03/Obenauf_Mallory_081621_200x300_0.jpg?h=bf372811&itok=VcfmUzmV)
Obenauf receives national ASDA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Obenauf was recognized for effectively promoting engagement in advocacy initiatives within her chapter. In her role as ASDA’s legislative liaison, she traveled to Washington D.C. last year to advocate for a bill that would allow dental residents to defer their student loans while in residency.
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78 %
of iowa dentists graduated from the University of Iowa college of Dentistry
![Graduating dental students](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/2021-08/graduates.jpg)
10 th
national ranking for research funding
![Pediatric Patient Smiles](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/2021-08/SmileInChair2_0.jpg)
90 %
of incoming dental students chose Iowa because of the innovative curriculum