Dr. Alex Rubinov, a third-year resident in the Department of Periodontics, was named the winner of ePoster competition at the Academy of Osseointegration's annual meeting on March 29 in Seattle, Washington.

Dean Clark Stanford of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry moves into the role of Immediate Past President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, reflecting his continued leadership and dedication to excellence in dental education and professional service.

Dr. William H. DeKock, a cherished leader in orthodontics and longtime professor at the University of Iowa, is remembered for his decades of impactful service and mentorship in the field. In honor of his legacy, his family has established the Dr. William H. and Margaret Ladd DeKock Orthodontics Fund with a $200,000 gift to support ongoing research in the Department of Orthodontics. This generous endowment ensures that Dr. DeKock’s passion for education, innovation, and patient care will continue to inspire future generations.

Dr. Waheed Awotoye, a second-year orthodontics resident at the University of Iowa, has been honored with the Harry Sicher Research Award for his groundbreaking study on genetic mutations linked to orofacial clefts. His work marks a significant step forward in craniofacial research, with the potential to enhance early diagnosis and treatment. This prestigious recognition celebrates both Dr. Awotoye’s achievement and the University of Iowa’s ongoing commitment to excellence in orthodontic research.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry faculty members Aaron (Seok Hwan) Cho and Kecia Leary completed the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute program as the class of 2025 in Washington DC during the organization's annual meeting March 8-11.

During the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research in New York March 12-15, the Department of Orthodontics has several presenting students and residents, including two Hatton Award winners.

The University of Iowa Orthodontics Department, led by Dr. Emma Mueldener, has received a $20,000 grant to digitize the Iowa Growth Study collection for the AAOF Legacy Project. This initiative preserves decades of orthodontic research—including X-rays, dental casts, and measurements—making them globally accessible. The project, set for completion in 2027, will advance education, research, and patient care worldwide.

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Dr. Noor Asfar was named recipient of the 2026 Ralph Student Research Award to support her research project.

Dr. Julie Reynolds was featured in this story by the American Dental Association announcing the addition of receiving an oral evaluation while pregnant as a new quality measure for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.