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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
Kepros appointed to ABOMS Examination Committee
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Kepros joins the highly selective committee tasked with ensuring optimal patient care and safety within the field of OMS.
Iowa Dentistry faculty and students lead at National Oral Health Conference
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics was prominently represented at the National Oral Health Conference, held April 7-9 in Orlando, Florida, with a delegation of fifteen faculty members, residents, and students attending.
Inaugural Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry CE Day a great success
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry hosted its inaugural PCD CE Day at they Stanley Museum of Art on April 11. The continuing education program integrated art and dentistry into a one-of-a-kind experience.
Mykleby awarded Calvin D. Torneck award
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dr. Brian Mykleby (’81 DDS, ’85 ENDO, ’85 MS) was honored with the prestigious Calvin D. Torneck Part-Time Educator Award by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) during the Edgar D. Coolidge Brunch at AAE25 in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 5, 2025.
Dean Stanford Transitions to Immediate Past President of Prestigious Dental Honor Society
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dean Clark Stanford of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry moves into the role of Immediate Past President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, reflecting his continued leadership and dedication to excellence in dental education and professional service.
Leary, Cho of Class of 2025 Complete ADEA Leadership Institute
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
University of Iowa College of Dentistry faculty members Aaron (Seok Hwan) Cho and Kecia Leary completed the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute program as the class of 2025 in Washington DC during the organization's annual meeting March 8-11.
Orthodontics participates in 2025 AADOCR Annual Meeting, bringing prestigious awards to Iowa
Monday, March 24, 2025
During the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research in New York March 12-15, the Department of Orthodontics has several presenting students and residents, including two Hatton Award winners.
From the ADA: CMS add new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy
Monday, March 3, 2025
Dr. Julie Reynolds was featured in this story by the American Dental Association announcing the addition of receiving an oral evaluation while pregnant as a new quality measure for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
2025 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
Monday, February 17, 2025
The College of Dentistry hosted the 72nd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 11. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.
College of Dentistry highlights, celebrates student researchers during AADOCR Research Day
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Following a day of speakers, posters, and presentations inside the Dental Science Building for the 72nd annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, students were recognized during the awards banquet at the Courtyard Marriott in University Heights.
Alumni Events
2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 12 to Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
*Event Registration to open later this spring.Hotel ReservationsRoom 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 ONLINEOR call 319-248-4058 to make your reservation and use code DENT.FYI: The Graduate Iowa City is now a Hilton hotel. You may use Hilton...
2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
*Event Registration to open later this spring.Hotel ReservationsRoom 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 ONLINEOR call 319-248-4058 to make your reservation and use code DENT.FYI: The Graduate Iowa City is now a Hilton hotel. You may use Hilton...
Alumni Staff
Jack Rossi
Communications & Alumni Relations Manager
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