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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Friday, August 7, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
Dental Science Building
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 - August 7, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm

Friday, August 7, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Dental Science Building
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).
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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News

The group of Iowa representatives post for a photo with the giant IADR 2025 sign.

UI College of Dentistry stands out at IADR Conference

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics made a strong impression at the 2025 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session, held June 25–28 in Barcelona, Spain.
Emma Griffin posing with Clark Stanford, Mary Ann Vercande, and Aaron Cho at the Steven Vercande Award Luncheon.

Griffin receives Steve Vercande Award

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Third-year dental student Emma Griffin was presented the Steve Vercande Award during a special ceremony on June 24, 2025.
Steve Levy

Dr. Steven Levy Supports Development of Clinically-Relevant Caries Risk Index

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Steven Levy is co-investigator on an NIH-funded study developing a clinically meaningful caries risk index using national survey data. He’s helping ensure that the tool reflects real-world dental practice, with the goal of improving risk assessment and patient outcomes in clinical settings.
Azeez Butali as the keynote speaker at the 2023 Iowa AADOCR

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.
Azeez Butali

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.
A group photo including performers, IASDA members, faculty, and more.

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.
Brad Amendt headshot

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.
DDS students and PCD faculty pose for a photo during the PCD Award Luncheon

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.
Dr. Awotoye poses for a photo with members of the UI College of Dentistry Orthodontics Department.

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.
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