Alumni of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics are trailblazers in dentistry dedicated to improving oral health in Iowa and around the world.
Iowa: A Framework for Life and Service
Hayley Harvey ('94 DDS, '96 MS)
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Our Alumni are Leaders in Dentistry
In recent years, collegiate alumni or former faculty have included one university president, five Big Ten dental deans, three ADA trustees, three ADEA presidents, and an IADR president. In addition, over 80% of Iowa Dental Association presidents are our alumni.
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Dedicated to Serving Iowa
Nearly 80% of Iowa's dentists are alumni of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry delivering over $800 million in oral health care services to Iowans annually. An estimated 99% of Iowans are within a 30-minute drive of a practicing University of Iowa alumnus.
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Have a Legacy of Giving Back
Of all the professional schools at Iowa, dental alumni love and support our university and our college. Help us pass on that legacy to future generations.
Alumni Events
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Pregame Social Iowa vs Iowa State
![2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion promotional image](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/externals/f/9/f9d0cc2a8e68801f97150bf56b61ad2e.jpg?itok=EpyqEiUx)
2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
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Pregame Social Iowa vs Troy
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Pregame Social Iowa vs Northwestern
Alumni News
![Graduates gathered in Hancher Auditorium for pictures and food following the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-06/4Z4A7912_4x6.jpg?h=20b02921&itok=7jmasffO)
Photo Gallery: College of Dentistry celebrates 2024 commencement
![Sara Stuefen poses for a photo in the Dental Science Building](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-05/Sara%20Stuefen%20portrait_01.png.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=p4Q9uuGF)
Sara Stuefen's voice for change
![Students volunteered at His Hands Dental Clinic in Cedar Rapids. This is a picture of students posing in front of the clinic's sign.](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-05/His%20Hands%20Dental%20clinic.jpeg?h=b4c7294f&itok=-9JT1V1-)
60 UI Dental students volunteer at His Hands Dental Clinic
![Drs. Feitosa, Abuhammoud, Roushdy, Gimer composite](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-05/Teachers%20of%20the%20Year%20composite.png?h=10d202d3&itok=LKiQQLIk)
4 faculty members named Teachers of the Year
![2024 IDA picture with ADA President Dr. Edgar](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-05/IDA_2024-2025-BOT_Picture_with_Dr_Linda_Edgar.png?h=a16ca9fc&itok=Q9suCsjY)
UI alum Bogue installed at 161st IDA President
![Dean Stanford receives the IDA Outstanding Service Award](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2024-05/Stanford%202024%20IDA%20Outstanding%20Service%20Award.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=RWDKsx9I)
Stanford receives IDA President's Service Award
William T. Johnson receives I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award
![Mike Kanellis on KCRG](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-03/Kanellis%20KCRG.png?h=c3c5bc53&itok=ipaA10s0)
Kanellis’ cookbook raises over $8,500 for children’s dental care
![Dan Caplan and Marsha Cunningham-Ford pose for a picture together after Caplan receives 2023 Educator of the Year award.](/sites/dentistry.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-10/_DSC5765.jpg?h=cf47274c&itok=iLjdqCC-)
Dan Caplan ('88 DDS) named 2023 Educator of the Year
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Janet Guthmiller ('88 DDS) named Leader of the Year 2023
Alumni Staff
Jack Rossi
Communications & Alumni Relations Manager
The University of Iowa
346 Dental Science Building N
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
319-335-9268
jack-rossi@uiowa.edu
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Barb Colbert
Secretary
The University of Iowa
346 Dental Science Building N
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
319-335-7159
barbara-colbert@uiowa.edu