Events
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - January 23, 2026 *FULL*
Friday, January 23, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - January 23, 2026 *FULL*
Friday, January 23, 2026 2:45pm to 4:15pm
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
News
Dr. Azeez Butali awarded prestigious Fulbright to advance human genetics research in Nigeria
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali, professor of oral pathology, radiology, and medicine in the UI College of Dentistry, has been awarded a Fulbright to further his groundbreaking work in human genetics.
Butali awarded Honoris Causa Award from National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali was awarded the Honoris Causa Award from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. This prestigious award recognizes medical specialists who have demonstrated exceptional excellence clinical care and training.
IASDA hosts 2025 talent show
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On May 30, the Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA) hosted its annual talent show at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a fun evening of great performances.
Unlocking the Secrets of Oral Tissue Regeneration: The Role of IRX1 in Wound Healing
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Brad Amendt’s lab received an NIH R56 grant with total costs $480,840 for 1 year to investigate the role of the IRX1 gene in the regulation of oral tissue repair and maintenance.
Preventive and Community Dentistry hosts awards luncheon
Thursday, June 12, 2025
16 awards were presented at the annual luncheon that recognized students, faculty, and staff for their contributions to PCD.
Awotoye receives Harry Sicher Research Award
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Dr. Waheed Awotoye was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Research Award at the AAO annual meeting.
Family Dentistry hosts annual awards presentation
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Department of Family Dentistry hosted its 2025 awards banquet on Thursday, May 22. The awards recognize the hard work and dedication of D4 students.
Periodontics hosts 2025 Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
On Wednesday, May 21, the Department of Periodontics held its annual awards luncheon in W220. Dr. Siva Prakasam, DEO, hosted the event with awards presented to D2 and D4 students.
38 students volunteer at His Hands Dental Clinic
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dental students from all years plus one resident volunteered their time at His Hands Dental Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, providing dental care to over 60 patients in 2024-25.
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