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 News
Kanellis’ cookbook raises over $8,500 for children’s dental care
Dan Caplan ('88 DDS) named 2023 Educator of the Year
Janet Guthmiller ('88 DDS) named Leader of the Year 2023
Bob Williams ('73 DDS) Receives College’s Highest Alumni Award
A new partnership between Cedar Rapids clinic and Iowa Dentistry
Military Service and Iowa Dentistry
2022 Honorary Recognition of the Year: Mrs. Ann P. Synan, B.A.
2022 Educator of the Year: Dr. John Warren, DDS, MS
2022 Dental Alumnus of the Year: Rebecca L. Slayton, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
2020 Dental Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Heather Heddens, D.D.S.
Hawkeyes at IDEAS22
Iowa Dental Faculty Lead National Effort on Advancing Predoctoral Dental Education in Temporomandibular Disorders
Always a Hawkeye: Leon Stanislav ('77 DDS) Receives Fluoridation Special Merit Award
Alumni Provide Funds for Advanced Training Opportunities in Operative Dentistry
2021 Leadership of the Year: Dr. Roy L. Irons
2021 Leadership of the Year: Dr. Judy Greenlea Taylor
2021 Dental Educator of the Year: Ana Diaz-Arnold
2021 Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Kim Swanson
2020 Leadership of the Year: Frederick Regennitter, D.D.S.
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
Barb Colbert
Secretary
The University of Iowa
346 Dental Science Building N
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
319-335-7159
barbara-colbert@uiowa.edu