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4 Credit CE Course –  Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution promotional image

4 Credit CE Course – Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution

Monday, August 10, 2026 8:00am to 12:00pm
Dental Science Building
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."
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Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting August 13, 2026
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Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Collaboration (Zoom)

Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual

For those already using Endnote, this class teaches you to maximize the tool. You’ll learn about the Endnote options for sharing so that you can collaborate effectively. From exporting and importing to syncing and sharing, this class will help you manage your information seamlessly on the desktop and on the web.

PLEASE NOTE

Enrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance registration is required for Zoom classes, though walk-ins are...

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News

Hongli Sun and Jacob Miszuk

Hongli Sun's research team has their work recognized as a top‑cited article

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Research led by Hongli Sun has received national recognition for its impact in the field of biomaterials science. A paper published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials has been named one of the journal’s top 10 most‑cited articles published in 2024, according to the publisher Wiley.
ADEA Group Photo 2026

Iowa faculty and students lead, present at 2026 ADEA Annual Session

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Faculty, students, and staff from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics contributed to the 2026 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session through presentations, workshops, and research posters, while also marking leadership milestones within the organization. Their work highlights Iowa’s ongoing impact on dental education, research, and professional service.
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Wingrove named endodontics DEO

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
After a national search, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danielle Wingrove as the college's next Department Executive Officer in the Department of Endodontics, starting July 2026.
IIOHR lab beakers

How research at Iowa is rethinking the way cavities are treated

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dental caries are the most prevalent disease in the world and at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, researchers are exploring novel ways to stop caries progression and promote repair.
Michael Chavez headshot

Chavez receives AAO foundation research award

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Michael Chavez, first-year resident in the Department of Orthodontics, has received a 2026 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Foundation Research Award.
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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.
Participants at the 2026 Iowa Section of the AADOCR

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.
AADOCR Student Research Group Award 2025

Iowa research group earns national recognition for most abstracts 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.
Faculty and alumni from the Operative Dentistry graduate program take a picture together at the AOD meeting.

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.
Ankita Samal presents at the Midwest Society of Periodontology Annual Meeting in Chicago

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.
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
Pediatric Patient Smiles

90 %

of incoming dental students chose Iowa because of the innovative curriculum