Events
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - January 23, 2026 *FULL*
Friday, January 23, 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 - January 23, 2026 *FULL*
Friday, January 23, 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).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - January 23, 2026 *FULL*
Friday, January 23, 2026 2:45pm to 4:15pm
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
A Smile for Hanny
Monday, July 14, 2025
Hanny arrived at His Hands Dental Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with many teeth that were unrestorable or infected. Dr. Jeffrey Akey ('87 DDS) and six volunteer UI dental students came together to give Hanny her smile back.
The Impact of Adjunct Faculty
Monday, July 14, 2025
Now a practicing dentist in Des Moines, Dr. Brian Dang ('24 DDS) still falls back on his relationship with mentor and adjunct faculty member Dr. Salvador "Buddy" Atienza ('94 DDS).
Dr. Azeez Butali Awarded NIH Grant to Discover Rare Genetic Risk Factors for Orofacial Clefts
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali has been awarded an NIH grant to identify rare genetic variants that contribute to orofacial clefts, the most common craniofacial birth defect. His work focuses on African populations and aims to improve early diagnosis, prevention, and care. The findings could lead to more personalized treatment strategies for children and families affected by clefts worldwide.
Manafi secures 2nd Place in International Hatton Award Competition
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
University of Iowa College of Dentistry third-year dental student Saba Manafi won second place in the prestigious Hatton Competition during the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session, held June 25-28 in Barcelona, Spain.
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