Events
Coralville, Iowa Dental Alumni Reception
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The College of Dentistry is thrilled to host a dental alumni reception in conjunction with the Iowa Dental Association Meeting in Coralville, Iowa. All dentists, dental hygienists, spouses, guests and staff are cordially invited.
Event Details:
Friday, May 3, 2024
4–6 p.m.
Iowa Athletic Club
200 E. 9th Street, Coralville, Iowa
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College of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 31, 2024 3:00pm
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.
The ceremony will be livestreamed.
2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 13 8:30am to Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:00pm
The College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 14-15, 2024 for class years ending in 4s and 9s.
News
Industry-University partnership to evaluate healing of apical periodontitis
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Building on the University of Iowa College of Dentistry’s longstanding experience of university-industry collaboration, Fabricio Teixeira, professor and head of the Department of Endodontics, is working with the medical equipment manufacturer SONENDO of California, to evaluate a new piece of specialized equipment that SONENDO has developed called GentleWave.
Twins and the causes of orofacial clefting
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Drawing from resources and opportunities at Iowa and the National Institutes of Health, Aline Petrin is conducting novel research involving twins that could shed light on the causes of orofacial clefting.
Pilot study investigating intra-oral scanners for post and crown placement receives clinical research grant
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The college’s Clinical/Dental Education Research Initiative Support Program (CRISP) selected Aaron Cho and An Yi Ma’s pilot study investigating the use of intra-oral scanners for use in measuring posts for crown places. This study lays the foundation for further studies to clarify and define the efficacy and limitations of intra-oral scanner use in creating post space impressions.
Dental student researcher studies craniofacial biology at Iowa
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Third-year dental student Mary Young has made the most of her research opportunities at Iowa to make a difference in understanding the genetics of orofacial clefting for African and other populations. Already with several major awards and fellowships, the future is bright for Young.
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