This year, members of the UI College of Dentistry were tasked with incorporating a bamboo toothbrush to create their own unique holiday ornament. Check out photos of this year's submissions.

Steven Fletcher, clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, has been named Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics following a national search.

Sukirth Ganesan, associate professor of periodontics and program director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontology, has been named the Dentistry Centennial Associate Professor of Clinical Research

During the Graduate College's Three Minute Thesis competition, fourth-year Ph.D candidate in Oral Sciences, Emmanual Aladenika, shared his research which has identified variations in genetics that contribute to cleft formation.

Azeez Butali, Gilbert Lilly Endowed Professor of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, was recently recognized by the Nigerian Medical Association for his pioneering work in cleft lip and palate research.

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is pleased to announce the 2026 Seed Grant Awards. These grants fund innovative projects from early-career investigators or established investigators who are developing a new line of research. The 2026 recipients are Dewey Lee, Aline Petrin, Jennifer Sukalski, and Ransome van der Hoeven.

Dr. Julie Reynolds, associate professor in the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, will complete her term as chair of the Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) at the end of 2025. She was recently honored for her service during the DQA’s fall meeting, held at the American Dental Association headquarters in Chicago.

Members of the College of Dentistry took part in the Halloween festivities last Friday, dressing up as fun characters and more!

Dr. Sukirth Ganesan, Associate Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, has been appointed as a Commissioner for the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), representing the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. David Drake is retiring after more than 30 years at Iowa. A pioneering researcher, dedicated mentor, and beloved Santa Claus, Drake leaves a legacy of scientific excellence, national leadership, and personal warmth that has shaped the College of Dentistry and the oral health research profession.