Diversity Belief and Commitment
Diversity Belief and Commitment
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is committed to a welcoming and respectful community for all students, faculty, staff and patients.
Diversity allows us to embrace the unique qualities of an individual; enhances the educational environment for our future dental practitioners; and provides the foundation on which we can better serve our patients with cultural sensitivity and competence.
The College of Dentistry is committed to the university’s core values of: diversity, equity, and inclusion; student success; research and discovery; and engagement. This is reflected in the college’s strategic plan.
DAOD Office
The Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity (DAOD), formerly Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics is responsible for cultivating and championing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students, residents, and patients.
Diversity
Diversity refers to all aspects of human difference, social identities, and social group differences. This includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religion/spirituality, age, (dis)ability, military/veteran status, political perspective, and associational preferences.
Equity
Equity refers to fair and just practices and policies that ensure all campus community members can thrive. Being equitable means acknowledging and addressing structural inequalities—historic and current—that advantage some and disadvantage others. Equal treatment results in equity only if everyone starts with equal access to opportunities.
Inclusion
Inclusion refers to a campus community where all members are and feel respected, have a sense of belonging, and are able to participate and achieve to their potential. While diversity is essential, it is not sufficient. An institution can be both diverse and non-inclusive at the same time, thus a sustained practice of creating inclusive environments is necessary for success.
Iowa: A Framework for Life and Service
Hayley Harvey ('94 DDS, '96 MS)
DEI News
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2023 summer educational program opens up opportunities for participants
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Iowa dental researcher receives supplemental NIH award
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Dental students give back to summer educational program
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Megha Puranam's Keynote Address
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Two fourth-year dental students recognized for efforts to promote inclusive education
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College of Dentistry Hosts Event for UI REACH Students
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Iowa Dentistry Faculty Receive Industry Grant for Restorative Dental Materials Research
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UI Impacting Future of Women in Dentistry Since 1887
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University of Iowa College of Dentistry Receives Prestigious Gies Award for Achievement
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The Genetics of Cleft Lip and Palate for the Zulu Population in South Africa
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