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5 ways the UI College of Dentistry is advancing digital dentistry

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The College of Dentistry appointed Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics Dr. Salah Abuhammoud Director of Digital Clinics to spearhead the college's implementation of more digital technologies and workflows that will enhance our operations, elevate our education, and improve patient outcomes. Here are five ways he is making an impact.
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Becoming the business savvy DDS

Monday, December 16, 2024
1987 graduate Brian James understands the challenges recent dental graduates face and has taken it upon himself to try and help those graduates create a stable practice.
Dr. Trishul Allareddy

AI and the Ethical Smile

Monday, December 16, 2024
Dr. Allareddy is working at the national level to implement the ethical use of AI in dentistry
Herky at the podium on research day

Abstract Submission Guidance

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
This guidance will help you submit your abstract to be featured in annual AADOCR Research Day.
Carter, Kniper to step down from Staff Dev

Carter, Knipfer to step down from Staff Development Committee

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
After more than 10 years, Keeley Carter (OPRM) and Shannon Knipfer (FAMD) are retiring from their leadership position on the Staff Development Committee.
Jessica Grundmeyer

Jessica Grundmeyer Wins Student Cariology Research Award

The College of Dentistry congratulates Jessica Grundmeyer on receiving the 2024 Student Cariology Research Award from the American Academy of Cariology. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Bowers, assistant professor in the Department of Family Dentistry, Jessica’s research explores various methodologies for applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF), including supplemental topical agents, and examines their effects on root dentin's microhardness and biofilm inhibition.
Group picture of the grad pros program at the ACP meeting in Florida.

Prosthodontics residents present at the ACP annual meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024
From Nov. 6-9 seven graduate prosthodontic residents and program director Dr. Kerdani attended and presented at the American College of Prosthodontics meetings in Florida.

The College of Dentistry 'pins the map' for International Education Week

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Members of the UI College of Dentistry pinned their homes on a map to bring awareness to international education and how a global educational community impacts us all.
ISO presentation in Graduate Hotel conference room

2024 Iowa Society of Orthodontics Meeting

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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.
Assistant Professor Salah Abuhammoud and a prosthodontics resident showing a patient an intraoral scan

College of Dentistry's new Director of Digital Clinics to help transform dental education

Monday, October 7, 2024
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.