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2026 Pregame Socials

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
UI College of Dentistry alumni and friends are invited to join faculty and staff behind the Dental Science Building on three Saturdays before Iowa football games for food, beverages, and comradery.
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Iowa dental alum's national dental care initiative recognized across Canada

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Dr. Raj Khanuja, a 2000 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, launched National Dental Care Day, a dignity-based dental care initiative recognized for expanding access to care across Canada.
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Wingrove appointed Walton Professor of Endodontics

Monday, June 29, 2026
Dr. Danielle Wingrove, department executive officer in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, has been appointed to the Richard E. Walton Professorship of Endodontics.
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Marchini named 2026 Health Access Hero

Monday, June 29, 2026
Dr. Leonardo Marchini was recognized by Sun Life for his work to improve health access and selected the college’s Geriatric and Special Needs Program to receive a $10,000 donation.
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How Clinical Pharmacists Became Part of the Dental Care Team at Iowa

Monday, June 29, 2026
For more than five decades, an embedded pharmacy team has helped Iowa dentists navigate increasingly complex patient care—one phone call, one student, and one patient at a time.
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From Iowa to India: A dental outreach journal

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Join University of Iowa College of Dentistry alumnus and adjunct faculty member Dr. Bruce Anderson (DDS ’88) as he chronicles his latest journey through India with a group of dental students. A longtime public health dentist, educator, and world traveler, Anderson shares personal reflections on his trip to India.
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Innovation over time

Monday, June 15, 2026
Innovation at Iowa didn't happen overnight. It has been built over decades through new technologies, evolving patient care and a commitment to discovery. Here's a brief look at advances the College of Dentistry has made.
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2026 Commencement Photo Gallery

Thursday, June 11, 2026
On Friday, June 5, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics held it's 2026 commencement ceremony to celebrate DDS and specialty program graduates.

Bridging Concept and Clinic: Educational Caries Teeth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
When existing training materials fell short, Iowa faculty set out to build something better. In collaboration with IowaMADE and Protostudios, they developed a 3D-printed educational caries tooth that gives dental students a more realistic way to learn cavity treatment and restorative care.
Vi Phan receiving the 2026 Student Researcher of the Year from Dr. Marshall

Vi Phan earns Outstanding Dental Student Research Award

Thursday, June 4, 2026
At the spring meeting of Dental Student Research Group, Vi Phan received the award for 2026 Outstanding Dental Researcher.