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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
2026 AADOCR Iowa Section Meeting Highlights
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The College of Dentistry hosted the 73rd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 10. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building, followed by a reception for the awards ceremony later that evening.
2026 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The College of Dentistry hosted the 73rd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 10. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.
How family shapes pediatric dentistry at Iowa
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
For Karin Weber-Gasparoni, pediatric dentistry is personal. Inspired by her daughter’s journey with special health care needs, she has spent decades at Iowa pioneering programs that bring compassionate, comprehensive care to every child—starting at birth.
A legacy built upon compassion
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
In São José dos Campos, Brazil, a new dental center now bears the name of Dr. Norberto Marchini—a tribute to four decades of compassionate service. For his son, Leo Marchini, a professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, the dedication is a reminder that his father’s values live on, from Brazil to Iowa City, in every act of care.
2025 OKU Reception Photo Gallery
Friday, January 9, 2026
Students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Holiday Inn Coralville to recognize and celebrate new members of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Mu Chapter on January 27, 2025.
New department executive officer announced
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Dr. Saulo Sousa Melo was announced as the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine's next Department Executive Officer, effective April 15, 2026.
Fletcher named departmental executive officer of Oral Surgery
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Steven Fletcher, clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, has been named Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics following a national search.
Reynolds concludes term as Chair of Dental Quality Alliance
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Dr. Julie Reynolds, associate professor in the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, will complete her term as chair of the Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) at the end of 2025. She was recently honored for her service during the DQA’s fall meeting, held at the American Dental Association headquarters in Chicago.
UI alum wins 2025 Balint Orban Award
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Bobera (’22 DDS, ’25 MS) has been named a recipient of the 2025 Balint Orban Award at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology, held this year in Toronto.
Catherine Miller-Geroy and Gary Geroy establish endowed prosthodontics chair
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In one of the largest gifts in the history of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Catherine Miller-Geroy and Gary Geroy have made a commitment to endow a chair in the Department of Prosthodontics in honor of Miller-Geroy’s father, Dr. Thaxter “Thax” Miller (’54 MS, ’54 PROS).
Alumni Events
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
Alumni Staff
Jack Rossi
Associate Director, External Relations
The University of Iowa
310 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