Continuing Education

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.

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.

Expanded Functions Level 2

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

Pregame Courses

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

Vail Travel Course

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

Independent Studies

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

2024-2025 Schedule of Continuing Education Courses

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Continuing Education Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 16, 2024 course filled

Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Dental Science Building

Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 16, 2024course filled

Friday, August 16, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Dental Science Building

Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification

Chew on This: Emerging Trends in Pediatric Dental Care

Friday, September 6, 2024 7:30am to 3:45pm

Dental Science Building

This fast-paced conference will provide information on a variety of pediatric dental topics. Designed for the dental team; dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists. This is a great opportunity to complete continuing education credits on the emerging trends in pediatric dentistry.

Guided Bone Regeneration in the Age of Digital Dentistry and Homecare Dental Products: Facts vs Fads

Saturday, September 7, 2024 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

This 2-hour presentation will cover Guided Bone Regeneration in the Age of Digital Dentistry and Homecare: Facts vs Fads. Designed for the dental team; dentists; dental assistants and dental hygienists. OPTIONAL ADD ON: Iowa vs Iowa State Football Tickets; 2:30 p.m. kick-off.

2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Friday, September 13 8:30am to Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:00pm

The College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 13-14, 2024 for class years ending in 4s and 9s.

2024 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion - Friday Continuing Education

Friday, September 13, 2024 8:30am to 12:30pm

Dental Science Building

This 3-hour CE day highlights presentations from College of Dentistry Alumni. Designed for the dental team; dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists.

Selection Criteria, Shielding and Current Guidelines in Radiation Protection

Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

This 2-hour presentation will cover the Selection Criteria, Shielding and Current Guidelines in Radiation Protection. Designed for the dental team; dentists; dental assistants and dental hygienists. OPTIONAL ADD ON: Iowa vs Troy Football Tickets: 3 p.m. kickoff.

Endodontics Professional Program

Friday, October 11, 2024 8:45am to 4:00pm

Dental Science Building

This daylong program focusing on endodontics is made possible by an educational grant from Dentsply Sirona. Sponsorship of this course does not imply subject matter, product or technical endorsement. This material is offered to the profession for educational and informational purposes in a spirit of academic discourse.

1st: Oral Ulceration with Bone Sequestration; 2nd: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Considerations and Treatment Options for Patients in Your Private Practice; and 3rd: Managing and Referring Patients with XIX/DMP Insurance

Saturday, October 12, 2024 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

This 2-hour presentation will cover Oral ulceration with bone sequestration; Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Considerations and treatment options for patients in your private practice and Managing and Referring Patients with XIX/DMP Insurance. Designed for the dental team; dentists; dental assistants and dental hygienists. OPTIONAL ADD ON: Iowa vs Washington football tickets; kick-off to be determined.

Let’s Talk About Weed - Marijuana’s Impact on Dental Care

Friday, October 25, 2024 8:30am to 2:45pm

Dental Science Building

This daylong conference will explore the impact of marijuana on dental care.

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Continuing Education Staff

Joan Smothers

Continuing Education & Practice Transitions Manager
The University of Iowa
345 Dental Science Building N.
Iowa City, IA 52242-1010
319-335-2587
joan-smothers@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