The 2024 Iowa Society of Orthodontics meeting, held October 6-7 at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and the Graduate Hotel, featured inspiring lectures by Dr. Ron Hathaway and Dr. Barry Glaser. Attendees celebrated advances in orthodontics, shared challenges, and built connections, embodying resilience and innovation despite technical setbacks.

As the landscape of health care adjusts to rapidly evolving technologies, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is taking its own steps to address these opportunities by creating the college’s first Director of Digital Clinics.

Photos from the Fall 2024 White Coat Ceremony, including both the Class of 2028 and the Advanced Standing Program Class of 2026

With a University of Iowa CRISP grant, Dr. Abhishek Parolia is using a web-based training program based on the Dental Practicality Index (DPI) to educate students in the practice of treatment planning.

Reynolds JC, Hartshorn JE, Plagman P, Johnson T, Glassman P, Leary KS, Steinkamp HM, Weirather B, Nwachukwu PC, Heeren T, Castelaz M, Flores A, Levy SM, Miers A., University of Iowa, September 2024

With a College of Dentistry CRISP grant, Anelise Viapiana Masiero is investigating how use of different instrumentation techniques, irrigation techniques, and heat affects endodontic sealers properties.

Lisa Holst, Kecia Leary, and Zach Kouri were honored during the college's annual alumni weekend.

Karen Besler ('00 DDS) realized the was something else calling to her outside of her Cedar Rapids dental practice.

Angela Garvey has joined the University of Iowa Orthodontics Department as the primary administrator, bringing her expertise in administration and patient support to the team. She is excited about managing daily operations and is enjoying the collaborative atmosphere, while her active lifestyle and background in both healthcare and beauty add a unique perspective to her role.

Congratulations, Class of 2024 on your graduation! Your dedication and hard work in orthodontics have paid off, and you are now ready to make a significant impact for people in your communities. We wish you continued success as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your career!