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Dan Caplan receives the Collegiate Teaching Award

College of Dentistry kicks off 2024-25 academic year

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics held it’s annual All-College Conference on Aug. 19 in Galagan Auditorium. The event symbolically kicked off the 2024-25 academic year for the college.
Lina Moreno in her lab

Dr. Moreno named as endowed chair

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Dr. Lina Moreno, chair of and professor in the Department of Orthodontics, has been named the B.F. and Helen E. Dewel Chair in Clinical Orthodontics.
Shareef Dabdoub

University of Iowa Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Unlock Secrets of the Oral Virome

Thursday, August 15, 2024
A University of Iowa researcher Dr. Shareef Dabdoub has been awarded a grant (R03) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to investigate the complex role of viruses in oral health and disease. The grant, totaling $311,000, will support two years of research.
Drs. Walton, Caplan, and Shin along with friend Kenneth Wall and Kurt Roghan take a picture in Burlington after completing RAGBRAI.

Iowa Dentistry takes on RAGBRAI 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Several members of the UI College of Dentistry participated in RAGBRAI 2024. Check out photos from their ride.
Sue Wollrab Headshot

Celebrating Sue Wollrab's Retirement

Thursday, August 1, 2024
After 34 years at the University of Iowa and 5 years as serving as the Primary Administrator for the Orthodontics Department, Sue Wollrab has officially retired. Join us in celebrating her time with our department!
Dr. Pete Damiano

Damiano named Co-Chair of the UI Center for Human Rights Advisory Board

Monday, July 8, 2024
Professor of Preventive and Community Dentistry Peter Damiano was named Co-Chair of the UI Center for Human Rights Advisory Board.
Wide shot of Kinnick Stadium striped in black and gold

2024 Pregame Socials

Monday, July 1, 2024
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.
The Department of Periodontics held a celebration of its graduates at the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. This is a photo of the entire group.

Department of Periodontics celebrates class of 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024
The Department of Periodontics hosted a weekend of celebrations, recognizing the 2024 graduating class of Drs. Ronak Bhagat and William Burns.
Graduates gathered in Hancher Auditorium for pictures and food following the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

Photo Gallery: College of Dentistry celebrates 2024 commencement

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry celebrated dental students, graduate students, and residents at its 2024 commencement ceremony in Hancher Auditorium on May 31. Check out these photos from the ceremony.