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2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion promotional image

2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
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 promotional image

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
Dental Science Building
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 promotional image

2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
Pregame Social | Iowa vs Iowa State promotional image

Pregame Social | Iowa vs Iowa State

Saturday, September 12, 2026 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Dental Science Building

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.

Please RSVP for the tailgate.

This tailgate is sponsored by Prosperity Planning Partners.

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News

Shareef Dabdoub

University of Iowa Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Unlock Secrets of the Oral Virome

Thursday, August 15, 2024
A University of Iowa researcher Dr. Shareef Dabdoub has been awarded a grant (R03) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to investigate the complex role of viruses in oral health and disease. The grant, totaling $311,000, will support two years of research.
Drs. Walton, Caplan, and Shin along with friend Kenneth Wall and Kurt Roghan take a picture in Burlington after completing RAGBRAI.

Iowa Dentistry takes on RAGBRAI 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Several members of the UI College of Dentistry participated in RAGBRAI 2024. Check out photos from their ride.
Dr. Pete Damiano

Damiano named Co-Chair of the UI Center for Human Rights Advisory Board

Monday, July 8, 2024
Professor of Preventive and Community Dentistry Peter Damiano was named Co-Chair of the UI Center for Human Rights Advisory Board.
The Department of Periodontics held a celebration of its graduates at the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. This is a photo of the entire group.

Department of Periodontics celebrates class of 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024
The Department of Periodontics hosted a weekend of celebrations, recognizing the 2024 graduating class of Drs. Ronak Bhagat and William Burns.
Graduates gathered in Hancher Auditorium for pictures and food following the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

Photo Gallery: College of Dentistry celebrates 2024 commencement

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry celebrated dental students, graduate students, and residents at its 2024 commencement ceremony in Hancher Auditorium on May 31. Check out these photos from the ceremony.
Jonelle Joseph receives the Eugene W. Young Award for Exceptional Patient Care at Broadlawns Medical Center

Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry hosts Awards Luncheon

Monday, June 10, 2024
The UI College of Dentistry's Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry hosted a luncheon on May 29 to recognize student accomplishments over the past academic year.
Catia Atienza receives the Dr. James Michael Leary Memorial Award

Family Dentistry holds student award luncheon

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Department of Family Dentistry held its annual Student Award Luncheon on May 23. 12 awards were presented.
Jessie Gomez posing in front of the DSB

@ChasingDrGomez: Demystifying Dentistry for First-Generation Students

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
First-year dental student Jessie Gomez created an instagram account to share her experiences as a dental student for other first-generation students.
Sara Stuefen poses for a photo in the Dental Science Building

Sara Stuefen's voice for change

Friday, May 24, 2024
Sara Stuefen ('10 DDS) will become the District 10 Trustee for the American Dental Association in October. It's an important opportunity for Stuefen to bring a new perspective and energy to the national organization.
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