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.

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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.

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Expanded Functions Level 2

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

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Pregame Courses

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

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Vail Travel Course

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

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Independent Studies

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

Continuing Education Courses

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Current Topics in Dentistry: Iowa Dental Reviews 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 8:25am to 12:50pm
Virtual
Overview: This fast-paced course will provide information on a variety of dental topics. This is a great opportunity to obtain continuing education credits before the Iowa State relicensure period ending in August 2025.More details can be found at: www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/ceRegister today: https://apps.dentistry.uiowa.edu/CodCERegistration/Registration costs:Dentist - $79Dental Hygienist - $79Dental Assistant - $79Faculty - $40Staff/Adjunct/Emeritus - $408:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...
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2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Friday, September 12 to Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
*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...
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2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
*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...
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Nowak Professorship - Pediatric Dentistry Course

Friday, October 3, 2025 8:45am to 4:00pm
Dental Science Building
Course DescriptionThe pediatric and special health care needs populations that we serve are diverse.  Their health needs are diverse, and their risk and resistance to oral pathologies are different.  Consequently, our approach has consistently been to apply therapeutics as precisely as possible for each individual.  This course will present information to enhance the clinician's knowledge to support their evidence-based decision-making and their ability to apply this knowledge towards patient...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Dental Science Building
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...
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Continuing Education Staff

Jack Rossi

Communications and Alumni Relations Manager
The University of Iowa
N307 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