Events
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
Pregame Professional Program | Selective Caries Removal and Restorative Options; The Endo-Restorative Interface: Biomechanical Principles for Conservative Access and Definitive Restoration
Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00am to 10:00am
Earn 2 CE credits while exploring evidence-based, minimally invasive approaches to restorative dentistry and endodontics that support long-term tooth preservation.
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
Pregame Social | Iowa vs Iowa State
Saturday, September 12, 2026 3:30pm to 6:30pm
UI College of Dentistry alumni and friends are invited to join faculty and staff behind the Dental Science Building for a pregame social tailgate. The tailgate begins at 3:30 p.m. under the white tent on the east side of the building and ends when the game begins. Iowa will be playing Iowa State in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.
This tailgate is sponsored by Prosperity Planning Partners.
News
5 ways the UI College of Dentistry is advancing digital dentistry
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The College of Dentistry appointed Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics Dr. Salah Abuhammoud Director of Digital Clinics to spearhead the college's implementation of more digital technologies and workflows that will enhance our operations, elevate our education, and improve patient outcomes. Here are five ways he is making an impact.
Jessica Grundmeyer Wins Student Cariology Research Award
Monday, December 2, 2024
The College of Dentistry congratulates Jessica Grundmeyer on receiving the 2024 Student Cariology Research Award from the American Academy of Cariology. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Bowers, assistant professor in the Department of Family Dentistry, Jessica’s research explores various methodologies for applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF), including supplemental topical agents, and examines their effects on root dentin's microhardness and biofilm inhibition.
Prosthodontics residents present at the ACP annual meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2024
From Nov. 6-9 seven graduate prosthodontic residents and program director Dr. Kerdani attended and presented at the American College of Prosthodontics meetings in Florida.
The College of Dentistry 'pins the map' for International Education Week
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Members of the UI College of Dentistry pinned their homes on a map to bring awareness to international education and how a global educational community impacts us all.
College of Dentistry's new Director of Digital Clinics to help transform dental education
Monday, October 7, 2024
As the landscape of health care adjusts to rapidly evolving technologies, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is taking its own steps to address these opportunities by creating the college’s first Director of Digital Clinics.
Iowa endodontist explores a method to educate students in the practice of treatment planning
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
With a University of Iowa CRISP grant, Dr. Abhishek Parolia is using a web-based training program based on the Dental Practicality Index (DPI) to educate students in the practice of treatment planning.
Endodontist examines factors that influence endodontic sealers properties
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With a College of Dentistry CRISP grant, Anelise Viapiana Masiero is investigating how use of different instrumentation techniques, irrigation techniques, and heat affects endodontic sealers properties.
College of Dentistry honors 3 alumni during reunion weekend
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Lisa Holst, Kecia Leary, and Zach Kouri were honored during the college's annual alumni weekend.
UI alum shifts from private practice to humanitarian service
Monday, September 16, 2024
Karen Besler ('00 DDS) realized the was something else calling to her outside of her Cedar Rapids dental practice.
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