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Leo Marchini instructs a dental student in the GSN clinic.

Marchini appointment highlights Iowa’s global leadership in special care dentistry

Monday, July 13, 2026
Through compassionate patient care, education, research, and outreach—including the Geriatric Mobile Unit—Iowa is helping shape the future of care for older adults and people with disabilities.

The Window Docs Are In

Monday, July 13, 2026
From handpieces to squeegees, two University of Iowa dental students are spending their summers building a window-cleaning business—and gaining entrepreneurial lessons that will last long after dental school.

Rooted in Beauty

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Fourth-year dental student Shubhi Sharma has found a connection between art and dentistry, using her creative practice to serve others and support access to oral health care.
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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.