On June 2, 2023, Iowa Dentistry's commencement ceremony took place at Hancher Auditorium. UI President Barbara Wilson delivered the greeting from the University. Dean Clark Stanford delivered a welcome and message to graduating class. Morgan Scholtes, of Joliet, Illinois, was the student speaker. Associate Deans’ Sherry Timmons and Michelle Krupp presented honors and awards. Faculty members Steven Means, Maria Marcela Hernández Luna, Michael Santucci, and John Syrbu presented hoods to the candidates, and graduate program directors recognized certificate candidates.