Find Your Reason
Early patient experiences. Clerkship and comprehensive care educational models. State-of-the-art dentistry. Student research program. A welcoming, knowledgeable, and energized community. All located in one of the best college towns in the nation. Discover why Iowa is right for you.
Important Dates
| ITEM | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| ADEA AADSAS Application Opens | May 14, 2024 | May 13, 2025 |
| ADEA AADSAS Application Portal Opens for Submission | June 4, 2024 | June 3, 2025 |
| Interviews Begin | August | August |
| Application Deadline | Sept 15, 2024 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| FAFSA Application Opens | December | December |
| Interviews End | November | November |
| We begin accepting applicants! | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Per ADEA AADSAS Guidelines, applicants holding positions at multiple institutions must affirm their position in Iowa's entering class or withdraw their position. | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Admitted students must have prerequisite courses completed. | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| DDS Orientation | Aug 18-22, 2025 | Aug 17-21, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 21, 2026 |
#2
TOTAL CLINICAL PRODUCTION
IN NORTH AMERICA
>170,000
TOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENT
VISITS PER YEAR
#12
NIDCR FUNDING
RANKED AMONG ALL DENTAL SCHOOLS
FY2023