Events
Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to Practice
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 3:30pm
Friday, April 25, 2025Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to PracticeREGISTRATION: Register for the CE and all alumni weekend events here. Schedule of Events:8 a.m. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Welcome8:40 a.m. The Transformative Power of Digital Technology in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Today and in the FutureBetsy K. Davis, DMD, MS; National Director for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute of HCA...
Prosthodontics Alumni Reunion - April 25–27, 2025
Friday, April 25 6:00pm to Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:00am
Join us for a fun filled weekend of fellowship. Please share this opportunity with fellow alums and colleagues
Registration for all Prosthodontics alumni weekend events is here.
Friday Evening, April 25, 2025
6 p.m. - Reception at the home of Dean Clark Stanford - Class of 1992
Saturday Morning, April 26, 2025 - College of Dentistry - Dental Science Building
8:30 a.m. - Light Breakfast and Socializing
9 a.m. - Welcome & Presentation - Dr. Aaron Cho, DEO and Associate Professor of...
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025
Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification
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 $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).
Course Registration:
Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.
Course Description
Basic Life Support...
Pictures on the Pentacrest
Friday, May 16, 2025 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, alumni swag, and more.**This event is weather permitting.
News
Orthodontics participates in 2025 AADOCR Annual Meeting, bringing prestigious awards to Iowa
Monday, March 24, 2025
During the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research in New York March 12-15, the Department of Orthodontics has several presenting students and residents, including two Hatton Award winners.
University of Iowa Department of Orthodontics Joins the AAOF Legacy Collection Project
Monday, March 24, 2025
The University of Iowa Orthodontics Department, led by Dr. Emma Mueldener, has received a $20,000 grant to digitize the Iowa Growth Study collection for the AAOF Legacy Project. This initiative preserves decades of orthodontic research—including X-rays, dental casts, and measurements—making them globally accessible. The project, set for completion in 2027, will advance education, research, and patient care worldwide.
Asfar receives Ralph Phillips Student Research Award
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Dr. Noor Asfar was named recipient of the 2026 Ralph Student Research Award to support her research project.
From the ADA: CMS add new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy
Monday, March 3, 2025
Dr. Julie Reynolds was featured in this story by the American Dental Association announcing the addition of receiving an oral evaluation while pregnant as a new quality measure for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
2025 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
Monday, February 17, 2025
The College of Dentistry hosted the 72nd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 11. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.
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.
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