Events

Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to Practice
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 3:30pm
Friday, April 25, 2025Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to PracticeREGISTRATION: Register for the CE and all alumni weekend events here. Schedule of Events:8 a.m. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Welcome8:40 a.m. The Transformative Power of Digital Technology in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Today and in the FutureBetsy K. Davis, DMD, MS; National Director for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute of HCA...

Prosthodontics Alumni Reunion - April 25–27, 2025
Friday, April 25 6:00pm to Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:00am
Join us for a fun filled weekend of fellowship. Please share this opportunity with fellow alums and colleagues
Registration for all Prosthodontics alumni weekend events is here.
Friday Evening, April 25, 2025
6 p.m. - Reception at the home of Dean Clark Stanford - Class of 1992
Saturday Morning, April 26, 2025 - College of Dentistry - Dental Science Building
8:30 a.m. - Light Breakfast and Socializing
9 a.m. - Welcome & Presentation - Dr. Aaron Cho, DEO and Associate Professor of...

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025
Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification
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 $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).
Course Registration:
Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.
Course Description
Basic Life Support...

Pictures on the Pentacrest
Friday, May 16, 2025 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, alumni swag, and more.**This event is weather permitting.
News

How Worms Provide Insight into Immune Responses of Immunocompromised Patients
Friday, February 7, 2025
Dr. Ransome van der Hoeven is working to improve options for immunocompromised patients. In his research, he has made advances in our understanding of innate immune responses by studying the worm, C. elegans.

Fluoride Skepticism in Focus: Alex Harper’s Research on Attitudes about Fluoride Use
Friday, February 7, 2025
As debates surrounding fluoride gain attention across the U.S., a dental student from the University of Iowa is tackling the issue head-on. Alex Harper, a fourth-year dental student, is investigating attitudes about fluoride and tap water. As misinformation erodes trust in science, Harper’s research provides timely insights into public perceptions and oral health behaviors.

Optimizing Your Research: Collaborating with the Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is a valuable resource for researchers seeking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their studies so that they are well-designed, data-driven, and powerful.

Butali honored with Presidential Early Career Award
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The award recognizes Butali's pioneering research in the genetics of cleft lip and palate, particularly within African populations, where he is the world's foremost expert.
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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