The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics provides high quality continuing education courses for the dental workforce in Iowa. 

Whether a dental assistant or a dentist who wants to keep up to date on the latest advances in dentistry, our world-renown faculty experts and guest lecturers are a resource for Iowa. 

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Lecture Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Continuing Education lecture courses address the latest advances in dentistry and dental specialties.

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Live Distance Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Live Distance courses allow you to take cutting-edge continuing education courses from the comfort of your own home or office during a cold Iowa Winter.

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Expanded Functions Level 2

Our Expanded Functions Level 2 course trains dental assistants to perform more functions in their dental clinic.

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Pregame Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Pregame Continuing Education courses allow you to conveniently get CE credit on game-day weekends.

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Vail Travel Course

Enjoy the slopes of Vail while completing continuing education courses in restorative dentistry or surgical orthodontia. 

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Independent Studies

Independent Studies courses can be taken at your convenience on cutting-edge continuing education topics.

Continuing Education Courses

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FULL - Inaugural Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry Continuing Education Day

Friday, April 11, 2025 9:00am to 5:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Registration costs include course materials for 5 CEs, light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, parking and dinner. REGISTRATION: Closed. This unique educational and reflective conference will take place at the Stanley Museum of Art on the University of Iowa campus. The focus is on elevating patient care with special attention on geriatric and special needs patients. Class size is limited to 28 attendees. Inaugural Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry Continuing Education Day  9:00...
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Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to Practice

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Friday, April 25, 2025 Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to Practice REGISTRATION: Register for the CE and all alumni weekend events here.  Schedule of Events: 8 a.m.              Check-in  8:30 a.m.         Welcome 8:40 a.m.         The Transformative Power of Digital Technology in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Today and in the Future Betsy K. Davis, DMD, MS; National Director for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology of the Sarah Cannon Cancer...
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Prosthodontics Alumni Reunion - April 25–27, 2025

Friday, April 25 6:00pm to Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:00am
Graduate Iowa City
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...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dental Science Building
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...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Dental Science Building
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:  HERE 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...
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2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Friday, September 12 to Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
*Event Registration to open later this spring. Hotel Reservations Room blocks are available at The Graduate, Iowa City and Element, Iowa City. We urge you to make your hotel reservation as early as possible as the demand for rooms are very high on football gameday weekends in downtown Iowa City. Graduate Hotel Iowa City (Reservation cutoff: Aug. 9, 2025) BOOK ONLINE OR call 319-248-4058 to make your reservation and use code DENT. FYI: The Graduate Iowa City is now a Hilton...
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Continuing Education Staff

Jack Rossi

Communications Manager
The University of Iowa
N310 Dental Science Building N.
Iowa City, IA  52242-1010
319-335-9268
jack-rossi@uiowa.edu

 

Barb Colbert

Secretary
The University of Iowa
347 Dental Science Building N
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
319-335-7159
barbara-colbert@uiowa.edu