Events
College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 5, 2026 3:00pm
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
The ceremony will be livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlumsBXDZyM
Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel will deliver the greeting. College of Dentistry Dean Clark Stanford will give a welcome message to the graduating class. Jessica Fuessley, of Walker, Iowa, will be the student speaker. Sherry Timmons, clinical associate professor and associate dean of academic and student affairs, will present honors...
Last Chance CE: Jurisprudence for the Dental Team; Simplifying Alveolar Ridge Preservation - Open membrane technique; Probing in depth - Decision Making in the Diagnosis and Management of Periodontitis
Friday, June 26, 2026 8:30am to 12:30pm
Join us on Friday, June 26th for a 4-hour live distance CE course featuring "Jurisprudence for the Dental Team," "Simplifying Alveolar Ridge Preservation - Open membrane technique," and "Probing in depth - Decision Making in the Diagnosis and Management of Periodontitis." The course offers 4 CE credit hours for a registration cost of $99.
4 Credit CE Course – Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution
Monday, August 10, 2026 8:00am to 12:00pm
Join us on Monday, August 10th for "Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution" presented by Dr. Edgar García Zea. This course offers 4 CE credit hours at a registration cost of $360. The first 50 people to register will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Edgar García Zea's book "The Suction Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Mandibular Complete Dentures."
News
Iowa alumnus named Chief of U.S. Army Dental Corps
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Colonel (Dr.) Paul M. Colthirst, a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics’ Dental Public Health residency program, has been appointed the 30th Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps.
Iowa student research group earns national recognition for most abstracts accepted at 2026 national meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Student Research Group has been named the recipient of the AADOCR National Student Research Group (NSRG) contest for having the most student abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in San Diego.
Iowa research group earns national recognition for most abstracts at Accepted at 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR
Friday, February 27, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Student Research Group has been recognized for having the most student abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition.
Department of Operative Dentistry Shines at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Operative Dentistry
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Department of Operative Dentistry had a strong presence at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, held in Chicago from Feb. 18–20, 2026. Faculty, residents, students, alumni, and collaborators represented the University of Iowa through leadership roles, research presentations, and professional engagement.
Iowa periodontics resident Samal earns 2nd place at Midwest Society of Periodontology case competition
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Dr. Ankita Samal, a third-year resident in the Periodontics Program at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, earned second place in the Clinical Case Competition at the Midwest Society of Periodontology Annual Meeting held in Chicago.
Uncovering the Hidden World of Oral Viruses
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Shareef Dabdoub is advancing understanding of the oral virome through an NIH R03 grant. His research uses advanced sequencing and computational tools to explore how viruses shape oral health. This work lays the foundation for future precision approaches that may more effectively support healthy microbial communities.
2026 AADOCR Iowa Section Meeting Highlights
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The College of Dentistry hosted the 73rd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 10. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building, followed by a reception for the awards ceremony later that evening.
Building a Safer Dental Clinic: Jeremiah Poppen’s Research on Incident Reporting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jeremiah Poppen, a dental student in the Student Research Program mentored by Kecia Leary, analyzed patient safety incident reports before and after a new reporting system at the College of Dentistry. His findings highlight changing patterns in safety events and support a stronger culture of prevention, documentation, and improved care for patients and providers.
2026 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The College of Dentistry hosted the 73rd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 10. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.
Can arginine toothpaste also improve gum health?
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sukirth Ganesan is leading a clinical study examining whether an arginine‑containing toothpaste can influence the subgingival microbiome in patients receiving supportive periodontal care. The six‑month trial will track microbial and clinical changes to determine whether this common dentifrice ingredient can support long‑term periodontal health without increasing disease risk.
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