Dr. Waheed Awotoye, a second-year resident in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 NDAF-Colgate Trailblazers in Oral Health Research (TORCH) Scholars of African Heritage Fellowship.

On April 17, College of Dentistry students came together to celebrate one another during the College of Dentistry 2025 Student Leadership Awards at the Celebration Barn in Iowa City. 15 students and two faculty members were honored during the event for the positive impact they have brought to the college.

Drs. Shin and Marshall were invited to the University of Iowa's Book Matters event to celebrate the publishing of their orthodontics textbook, "Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review” on April 15 at the Old Capitol Museum.

Kepros joins the highly selective committee tasked with ensuring optimal patient care and safety within the field of OMS.

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics was prominently represented at the National Oral Health Conference, held April 7-9 in Orlando, Florida, with a delegation of fifteen faculty members, residents, and students attending.

The Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry hosted its inaugural PCD CE Day at they Stanley Museum of Art on April 11. The continuing education program integrated art and dentistry into a one-of-a-kind experience.

Dr. Brian Mykleby (’81 DDS, ’85 ENDO, ’85 MS) was honored with the prestigious Calvin D. Torneck Part-Time Educator Award by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) during the Edgar D. Coolidge Brunch at AAE25 in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 5, 2025.

Dr. Alex Rubinov, a third-year resident in the Department of Periodontics, was named the winner of ePoster competition at the Academy of Osseointegration's annual meeting on March 29 in Seattle, Washington.

Dean Clark Stanford of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry moves into the role of Immediate Past President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, reflecting his continued leadership and dedication to excellence in dental education and professional service.

Dr. William H. DeKock, a cherished leader in orthodontics and longtime professor at the University of Iowa, is remembered for his decades of impactful service and mentorship in the field. In honor of his legacy, his family has established the Dr. William H. and Margaret Ladd DeKock Orthodontics Fund with a $200,000 gift to support ongoing research in the Department of Orthodontics. This generous endowment ensures that Dr. DeKock’s passion for education, innovation, and patient care will continue to inspire future generations.