Events
Hawkeye CE Forum
Friday, October 16 to Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
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
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
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
Friday, October 30, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
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
Friday, October 30, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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).
News
Shin named Department Executive Officer of Orthodontics
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kyungsup Shin as Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Orthodontics, effective July 1, 2026.
Hongli Sun's research team has their work recognized as a top‑cited article
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Research led by Hongli Sun has received national recognition for its impact in the field of biomaterials science. A paper published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials has been named one of the journal’s top 10 most‑cited articles published in 2024, according to the publisher Wiley.
Iowa faculty and students lead, present at 2026 ADEA Annual Session
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Faculty, students, and staff from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics contributed to the 2026 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session through presentations, workshops, and research posters, while also marking leadership milestones within the organization. Their work highlights Iowa’s ongoing impact on dental education, research, and professional service.
Wingrove named endodontics DEO
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
After a national search, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danielle Wingrove as the college's next Department Executive Officer in the Department of Endodontics, starting July 2026.
How research at Iowa is rethinking the way cavities are treated
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dental caries are the most prevalent disease in the world and at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, researchers are exploring novel ways to stop caries progression and promote repair.
Chavez receives AAO foundation research award
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Michael Chavez, first-year resident in the Department of Orthodontics, has received a 2026 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Foundation Research Award.
Iowa alumnus named Chief of U.S. Army Dental Corps
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Colonel (Dr.) Paul M. Colthirst, a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics’ Dental Public Health residency program, has been appointed the 30th Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps.
Iowa student research group earns national recognition for most abstracts accepted at 2026 national meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Student Research Group has been named the recipient of the AADOCR National Student Research Group (NSRG) contest for having the most student abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in San Diego.
Iowa research group earns national recognition for most abstracts accepted at 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR
Friday, February 27, 2026
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Student Research Group has been recognized for having the most student abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition.
Department of Operative Dentistry Shines at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Operative Dentistry
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Department of Operative Dentistry had a strong presence at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, held in Chicago from Feb. 18–20, 2026. Faculty, residents, students, alumni, and collaborators represented the University of Iowa through leadership roles, research presentations, and professional engagement.
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