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
Stanford receives IDA President's Service Award
Monday, May 6, 2024
Clark Stanford, dean of the UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the Iowa Dental Association (IDA) on May 3.
Butali named Emerging Leader by ACPA
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Azeez Butali, the Gilbert E. Lilly Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, was recognized at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association’s annual meeting with the Emerging Leader Award.
William T. Johnson receives I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award
Monday, April 22, 2024
Dr. Johnson, Professor Emeriti in the Department of Endodontics, receives a lifetime educator award from the American Association of Endodontists.
Steven Levy Receives 2024 AAPHD Distinguished Service Award
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
As a respected leader in the field of dental public health, The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) recognized Steven Levy for his contributions to the field in research, advocacy, and teaching.
Iowa Dentistry Contributes to Groundbreaking Research Aimed at Reducing Childhood Tooth Decay
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Iowa Dentistry played a significant role in a major clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) that has yielded promising results in the fight against childhood tooth decay.
Kanellis’ cookbook raises over $8,500 for children’s dental care
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Michael Kanellis' cookbook 'Iowa Mike's Family Recipes' has provided more than $8,500 toward a fund supporting children's dental care.
Dentistry professor explores post removal strategies for generalists
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
An Yi Ma's research investigating various types of fiber post removal strategies lays the foundation for an evidence-based set of practices for fiber post removal in a general dentist's office.
Stanford elected Supreme Chapter President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Monday, March 18, 2024
At the OKU's General Business Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Stanford was named President of this prestigious organization.
Obenauf receives national ASDA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Obenauf was recognized for effectively promoting engagement in advocacy initiatives within her chapter. In her role as ASDA’s legislative liaison, she traveled to Washington D.C. last year to advocate for a bill that would allow dental residents to defer their student loans while in residency.
Operative dentistry professor explores how bioactive materials can prevent degradation of bonding interface on adhesive restorations
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Thiago Soares Porto's research on bioactive glasses with niobum nanoparticles is intended to develop a novel adhesive system capable of enhancing the quality and longevity of dental restorations
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