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Schedule of Events

Friday, October 16, 2026

10.75 CE Credits Available for Full Program
1:30 PM   Common Session | Associate Professor Emeritus Karen Baker, MS
2:30 PM   Break
2:45 PM   Track Sessions*
*Featuring Pediatrics, Periodontics, Operative Dentistry, and a specialized staff track. More detailed course information below. 
5:45 PM   Break
6:00 PM   Networking Social at Tavern Blue 

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00 AM   Common Session | Dean Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA
9:00 AM   Break
9:15 AM   Track Sessions
11:00 AM   Lunch & Poster Presentations (food trucks will be on-site for purchase)
12:30 PM   Track Sessions
3:30 PM   Break
4:00 PM   Student Social at The Airliner hosted by IASDA

A New Flagship Continuing Education Weekend

Join us for hands-on learning, expert-led sessions, and meaningful connection at the Hawkeye CE Forum, featuring four learning tracks over two days, Friday, October 16–Saturday, October 17.

Each day begins with a shared session for all attendees, featuring presentations by Karen Baker on Friday and Dean Clark Stanford on Saturday. Participants then move into focused track programming, including workshops, interactive experiences, and lecture-based courses led by subject matter experts.

Both days conclude with informal opportunities to connect. On Friday, enjoy refreshments with colleagues at Tavern Blue in Coralville. On Saturday, the Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA) will host a student and attendee social at the Airliner.

We look forward to welcoming you for two days of learning, collaboration, and community.

Common Sessions

Join us for two featured common sessions presented by Karen Baker, MS, and Dean Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA. These broad-topic presentations are designed for the entire dental team and are relevant to practitioners across all areas of dentistry.

Stop the Resistance: Guarding Patients Against Antibiotic Overuse & Misuse | Karen Baker, MS

Friday, 1:30-2:30pm

Karen Baker, MS is Professor Emeritus after retiring from a 45 year career at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She created a unique role in dental practice and education as a clinical pharmacist focused on optimizing dental drug therapy and minimizing risks for medically complex patients. Karen’s legacy is the only dental education-based pharmacy and drug therapy consultation center in the United States. She has given well over 1500 invited programs nationally and internationally and provides dental clinicians with legendary handouts to enhance chairside care. She has authored many articles and abstracts and continues to provide practical and entertaining lectures around the country.

Course Description:

Antibiotic stewardship has taken on new importance with the emergence of superbugs and the decline in effective and available oral antibiotics. Karen will present an update on recent developments in dental antibiotic prescribing and outline strategies for prescribing to ensure therapeutic success with minimum risk. Difficult questions about antibiotic prophylaxis will be examined and all relevant guidelines and decision tools will be included.

Objectives:

After participating in this lecture, the participant should be able to:

  1. Select regimens for odontogenic infections based on allergies, intolerances, effectiveness, Black Box Warnings, and current guidelines,
  2. prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis for selected patients with a variety of implants including cardiac and orthopedic devices, and
  3. discuss the pros and cons of prophylactic antibiotics for implant placement, tooth extractions, and other surgical procedures in dental practice.

Topic Schedule:

1:30PM –2:00PM | Antibiotics of Choice for Odontogenic Infections

  • Antibiotic efficacy against common odontogenic infection pathogens
  • Duration of therapy and monitoring parameters
  • How to avoid common problems with antibiotic prescribing
  • Implementing new ADA & AAE guidelines for acute periapical

2:00PM– 2:30PM | Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Are we Still Overprescribing?

  • Compliance with current AHA/ACC & New AAOS clinical guidelines
  • Antibiotic stewardship considerations in dental antibiotic prophylaxis
Dean Clark Stanford

Worn Dentitions: Background and Introduction | Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA

Saturday, 8:00-9:00am

Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA, Dr. Clark Stanford is Dean of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He is a graduate of UIowa (BS, 1984; DDS, 1987; Certificate Prosthodontics, 1992 and PhD, 1992) and University of Illinois Chicago (MHA, 2019). He holds the Edwin B. Green Chair at Iowa. He is Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor, University of Illinois Chicago (Dean UIC College of Dentistry, 2014-2022). He is a fellow of the ACD, ICD, PFA, ITI, Academy Prosthodontics, and others. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration. He serves as Treasurer, Institute of Medicine of Chicago. He is Editor-in-Chief of International Journal Oral Maxillofacial Implants. He serves on NIH/NIDCR Research Council, Institute of Medicine of Chicago Board, NFED Research Council and others. He has published more than 200 research papers, led multiple consensus conferences on medical device design, clinical trials, health disparities, research collaboration and transformations in professional education.

Course Description:

The diagnosis and treatment approaches of abrasion, attrition and erosion lie in the early detection and assessment of the underlying conditions. This presentation will review the current understanding of the medical causes, classification of wear and the application of a staged diagnostic and treatment concepts to restore the worn dentition.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the etiology, diagnosis and treatment approaches for the worn dentition.
  • Understand the classification systems and application to Prosthodontic rehabilitation
  • Understand various approaches to rehabilitation

Track Sessions

When registering for the Hawkeye CE Forum, you will be asked to select one of four track options. Track sessions will feature presentations in Operative Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontics, as well as a dedicated track designed for dental staff. Please see the details below for more information about each track.

Operative Dentistry

Session Title(s):
  • Anterior Composite Restorations (title TBD)
  • Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea (title TBD)
Presenter(s):
  • Dr. Ahmad Alkhazaleh
  • Dr. Natalia Restrepo-Kennedy
Schedule:
  • Friday, October 16 | 2:45–5:45 PM Anterior Composite Restorations demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM Anterior Composite Restorations (lecture)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea (lecture)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–3:30 PM Anterior Composite Restorations demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants)
Course Description: 

This track provides both lecture-based learning and hands-on experience focused on esthetic and functional restorative dentistry. Participants will explore anterior composite restoration techniques and gain exposure to additional topics such as oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Emphasis is placed on practical application and techniques that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Periodontics

Session Title(s):
  • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation
  • Alveolar Ridge Restoration
  • Periodontics Lecture Series (topics TBD)
Presenter(s):
  • Dr. Sridhar Eswaran, Professor and Associate Program Director of the Graduate periodontics Program at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
  • Dr. Popi Stylianou, Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
  • Iowa Periodontics Faculty (TBD)
Schedule:
  • Friday, October 16 | 2:45-5:45 PM Maxillary Sinus Augmentation
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15-11:00 AM Alveolar Ridge Restoration
  • Saturday, October 17 | 12:30-3:30 PM Periodontics Lecture Series 
Course Description:

This track features both a hands-on workshop and a lecture focused on contemporary periodontics and implant site development. The hands-on course covers alveolar ridge preservation, including minimally invasive extractions, grafting techniques, and suturing for ridge stability. The lecture course focuses on maxillary sinus augmentation, emphasizing anatomy, diagnosis, and surgical approaches.

Additional presentations from Iowa periodontics faculty will also be included, with details to be announced.

 

Pediatric Dentistry

Session Title(s): 

Pediatric Dentistry Lecture Series (multiple topics)

Presenter(s): 

Faculty and staff from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, including:

  • Ms. Mary Akers
  • Dr. Matthew Geneser
  • Dr. Polly Iben
  • Dr. Amy Myers
  • Dr. Mike Kanellis
  • Dr. Kecia Leary
  • Dr. Jade Quearney
  • Dr. Heidi Steinkamp
  • Dr. Karin Weber-Gasparoni
Session Format: 

Short-format, interactive lectures (30–60 minutes each)

Course Description: 

This lecture series features fast-paced, interactive sessions covering a range of contemporary pediatric dental topics relevant to clinical practice. Designed for all oral health care providers who treat children, this track focuses on building confidence and enhancing clinical decision-making across a variety of patient scenarios, including those involving special health care needs.

Through case-based discussion and audience engagement, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to improve patient care, communication, and outcomes in pediatric dentistry.

Staff Sessions

Continuing education designed for the entire dental team. Topics may include areas such as nutrition, patient de-escalation, jurisprudence, mental health, and infection control. Specific session details will be announced.