Events
PCD CE Day
Friday, April 17, 2026 (all day)
Join the Department of Preventative and Community Dentistry for the annual PCD CE Day on April 17th, 2026!
Live Distance CE Course: Managing Patients with Diabetes and Obesity in Dental Practice: Clinical Decision-Making and Pharmacologic Considerations
Friday, April 24, 2026 8:30am to 12:30pm
Join us on Friday, April 24th for a 4-hour live distance CE course featuring "Managing Patients with Diabetes and Obesity in Dental Practice: Clinical Decision-Making and Pharmacologic Considerations." The course offers 4 CE credit hours for a registration cost of $99.
*FULL* Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24, 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).
News
Griffin receives Steve Vercande Award
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Third-year dental student Emma Griffin was presented the Steve Vercande Award during a special ceremony on June 24, 2025.
Dr. Steven Levy Supports Development of Clinically-Relevant Caries Risk Index
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Steven Levy is co-investigator on an NIH-funded study developing a clinically meaningful caries risk index using national survey data. He’s helping ensure that the tool reflects real-world dental practice, with the goal of improving risk assessment and patient outcomes in clinical settings.
Dr. Azeez Butali awarded prestigious Fulbright to advance human genetics research in Nigeria
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali, professor of oral pathology, radiology, and medicine in the UI College of Dentistry, has been awarded a Fulbright to further his groundbreaking work in human genetics.
Butali awarded Honoris Causa Award from National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali was awarded the Honoris Causa Award from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. This prestigious award recognizes medical specialists who have demonstrated exceptional excellence clinical care and training.
IASDA hosts 2025 talent show
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On May 30, the Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA) hosted its annual talent show at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a fun evening of great performances.
Unlocking the Secrets of Oral Tissue Regeneration: The Role of IRX1 in Wound Healing
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Brad Amendt’s lab received an NIH R56 grant with total costs $480,840 for 1 year to investigate the role of the IRX1 gene in the regulation of oral tissue repair and maintenance.
Preventive and Community Dentistry hosts awards luncheon
Thursday, June 12, 2025
16 awards were presented at the annual luncheon that recognized students, faculty, and staff for their contributions to PCD.
Awotoye receives Harry Sicher Research Award
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Dr. Waheed Awotoye was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Research Award at the AAO annual meeting.
Family Dentistry hosts annual awards presentation
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Department of Family Dentistry hosted its 2025 awards banquet on Thursday, May 22. The awards recognize the hard work and dedication of D4 students.
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