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.

Continuing Education Courses

Smiles for All: Advancing Oral Health Care for Special Needs

Friday, September 26, 2025 8:45am to 3:30pm

Dental Science Building

The Smiles for All program is a continuing education course offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Pregame Professional Program (Indiana; Homecoming)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

Pregame Professional Programs are a continuing education courses offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Nowak Professorship - Pediatric Dentistry Course

Friday, October 3, 2025 8:45am to 4:00pm

Dental Science Building

The Nowak Professorship Lecture is an annual, interactive conference and continued education program for pediatric dentists.

Endodontics Professional Program

Friday, October 17, 2025 8:45am to 4:30pm

Dental Science Building

The Endodontics Professional program is a continuing education course offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

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)...

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Dental Science Building

Olin Family Visiting Lectureship: Border Battle: Iowa-sotan's

Friday, October 24, 2025 8:00am to 5:00pm

Dental Science Building

The Olin Family Visiting Lectureship is a continuing education course offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Pregame Professional Program (Minnesota)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

Pregame Professional Programs are a continuing education courses offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Pregame Professional Program (Oregon)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:00am to 10:00am

Dental Science Building

Pregame Professional Programs are a continuing education courses offered by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

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Continuing Education Staff

Jack Rossi

Associate Director, External Relations
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