Events
ADA Alumni Reception
Friday, October 18, 2024 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join the UI College of Dentistry for a reception on Oct. 18 in New Orleans during the annual American Dental Association's meeting.
Pregame Social Iowa vs Northwestern
Saturday, October 26, 2024 11:30am to 2:30pm
Join UI College of Dentistry faculty and staff for a Pregame Social Tailgate behind the Dental Science Building on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m.
College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 6, 2025 3:00pm
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
The ceremony will be livestreamed.
News
UI alum shifts from private practice to humanitarian service
Monday, September 16, 2024
Karen Besler ('00 DDS) realized the was something else calling to her outside of her Cedar Rapids dental practice.
College of Dentistry kicks off 2024-25 academic year
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics held it’s annual All-College Conference on Aug. 19 in Galagan Auditorium. The event symbolically kicked off the 2024-25 academic year for the college.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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