Events
Pregame Professional Program (Oregon)
Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:00am to 10:00am
Pregame Professional Programs are a continuing education courses offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 5, 2026 3:00pm
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
The ceremony will be livestreamed.
College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 4, 2027 3:00pm
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
The ceremony will be livestreamed.
News
Pilot study investigating intra-oral scanners for post and crown placement receives clinical research grant
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The college’s Clinical/Dental Education Research Initiative Support Program (CRISP) selected Aaron Cho and An Yi Ma’s pilot study investigating the use of intra-oral scanners for use in measuring posts for crown places. This study lays the foundation for further studies to clarify and define the efficacy and limitations of intra-oral scanner use in creating post space impressions.
Dental student researcher studies craniofacial biology at Iowa
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Third-year dental student Mary Young has made the most of her research opportunities at Iowa to make a difference in understanding the genetics of orofacial clefting for African and other populations. Already with several major awards and fellowships, the future is bright for Young.
Iowa’s Groundbreaking Oral Cancer Program
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Over the course of four years, the University of Iowa has been establishing an innovative oral cavity cancer program drawing from faculty researchers and clinicians across campus. The holistic approach of the team encompasses the entire spectrum of oral cavity cancer research and is guided by their goal of improving patient outcomes. As a result, Iowa is poised to be a global leader in oral cavity cancer research.
Dental faculty named AAAS Fellow
Friday, February 3, 2023
Azeez Butali was one of two Iowa faculty named a 2022 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS is the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal, Science. Butali is a professor of oral pathology, radiology, and medicine, and world’s foremost expert in the genetics of cleft lip and palate among African populations.
The College of Dentistry Announces 2023 Seed Grant Awards
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is pleased to announce the 2023 Seed Grant Awards. This is the third year of the seed grant program, and these grants fund innovative projects from early-career investigators or established investigators who are developing a new line of research.
Iowa Dental Faculty awarded major National Institutes of Health R01 grant
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The National Institutes of Health awarded Shaoping Zhang, assistant professor of periodontics, and his team a 5-year, $1.95 million R01 grant to assess and understand the role of type I interferon (IFN-I) in periodontal disease. This major research project is part of Iowa Dentistry’s efforts to advance research and discovery—producing novel translational research that can treat those who suffer from periodontitis.
Guiding the Ship Home
Thursday, December 8, 2022
As an alumnus, a gifted clinician, and a cutting-edge researcher, Clark Stanford is ready to get to work as the dean of his alma mater and to build on its legacy and strengths as it becomes Iowa's dental hospital.
Developing empathy for patients experiencing poverty
Thursday, December 1, 2022
In November, 84 dental students role-played the experiences of low-income patients as part of the College of Dentistry's annual poverty simulation. This simulation helps students develop cognitive and affective empathy which enhances their ability to plan treatments that patients can realistically implement.
Iowa represents at the 2022 American Academy of Periodontology
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The 2022 American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) held its 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona from October 27 to October 30. The University of Iowa Department of Periodontics had excellent participation with numerous invited speakers and recognitions.
IMOM Recap
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Iowa Mission of Mercy was held this past weekend, November 4 and 5, in Des Moines. Over the weekend, the dentists and dental staff saw 1,083 patients, completing 6,732 procedures, which amounted to $1,013,563.44 worth of care. Over 100 students, several residents, and over 20 faculty and staff turned out to support the free clinics.
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