Events

Smiles for All: Advancing Oral Health Care for Special Needs
Friday, September 26, 2025 8:45am to 3:30pm
The Smiles for All program is a continuing education course offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Pregame Professional Program (Indiana; Homecoming)
Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:00am to 10:00am
Pregame Professional Programs are a continuing education courses offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Nowak Professorship - Pediatric Dentistry Course
Friday, October 3, 2025 8:45am to 4:00pm
The Nowak Professorship Lecture is an annual, interactive conference and continued education program for pediatric dentists.
News

College of Dentistry highlights, celebrates student researchers during AADOCR Research Day
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Following a day of speakers, posters, and presentations inside the Dental Science Building for the 72nd annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, students were recognized during the awards banquet at the Courtyard Marriott in University Heights.

How Worms Provide Insight into Immune Responses of Immunocompromised Patients
Friday, February 7, 2025
Dr. Ransome van der Hoeven is working to improve options for immunocompromised patients. In his research, he has made advances in our understanding of innate immune responses by studying the worm, C. elegans.

Fluoride Skepticism in Focus: Alex Harper’s Research on Attitudes about Fluoride Use
Friday, February 7, 2025
As debates surrounding fluoride gain attention across the U.S., a dental student from the University of Iowa is tackling the issue head-on. Alex Harper, a fourth-year dental student, is investigating attitudes about fluoride and tap water. As misinformation erodes trust in science, Harper’s research provides timely insights into public perceptions and oral health behaviors.

Optimizing Your Research: Collaborating with the Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is a valuable resource for researchers seeking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their studies so that they are well-designed, data-driven, and powerful.

Butali honored with Presidential Early Career Award
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The award recognizes Butali's pioneering research in the genetics of cleft lip and palate, particularly within African populations, where he is the world's foremost expert.


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.
Pagination
78 %
of iowa dentists graduated from the University of Iowa college of Dentistry

10 th
national ranking for research funding

90 %
of incoming dental students chose Iowa because of the innovative curriculum