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Hawkeye CE Forum promotional image

Hawkeye CE Forum

Friday, October 16 to Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
Dental Science Building
The Hawkeye CE Forum, taking place October 16–17, is a new flagship continuing education weekend bringing together dentists, dental team members, faculty, and students for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities. Attendees can choose from multiple tracks designed to provide practical, evidence-based skills that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Hawkeye CE Forum promotional image

Hawkeye CE Forum

Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
Dental Science Building
The Hawkeye CE Forum, taking place October 16–17, is a new flagship continuing education weekend bringing together dentists, dental team members, faculty, and students for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities. Attendees can choose from multiple tracks designed to provide practical, evidence-based skills that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Friday, October 30, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
Dental Science Building
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 $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm

Friday, October 30, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Dental Science Building
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 $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
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News

A graduate and Herky take a photo with a big golden toothbrush that says, "The University of Iowa"

2026 Commencement Photo Gallery

Thursday, June 11, 2026
On Friday, June 5, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics held it's 2026 commencement ceremony to celebrate DDS and specialty program graduates.

Bridging Concept and Clinic: Educational Caries Teeth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
When existing training materials fell short, Iowa faculty set out to build something better. In collaboration with IowaMADE and Protostudios, they developed a 3D-printed educational caries tooth that gives dental students a more realistic way to learn cavity treatment and restorative care.
Dr. Steven Marshall speaking at the ABO awards

Steven D. Marshall receives 2026 Dale B. Wade Award of Excellence in Orthodontics

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Steven D. Marshall, clinical professor in the University of Iowa Department of Orthodontics, has received the 2026 Dale B. Wade Award of Excellence in Orthodontics from the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).
A picture of the His Hands sign in front of the clinic.

31 students provide care at His Hands Dental Clinic

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
During the 2025–26 academic year, 31 University of Iowa College of Dentistry students, one resident, and one dentist volunteered their time at His Hands Dental Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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