The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics is a global leader in oral science and dental and craniofacial research
Dental Research with a lasting impact
At the forefront of innovation, the College of Dentistry is advancing oral health research with a mission to address both foundational and emerging challenges in dental science. Our research spans a wide range of topics, from improving patient outcomes and developing new technologies to tackling the underlying causes of oral diseases. Each study, whether in the lab or clinic, reflects our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world.
Since 2019, the UI College of Dentistry has more than doubled its external research funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), vaulting from 24th in the nation and $2.2M in 2019 to 12th overall and $4.6M in 2023. In 2023, Iowa ranked second in the Big Ten, trailing national leader Michigan in external funding from the NIDCR.
Research News
2025 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
College of Dentistry highlights, celebrates student researchers during AADOCR Research Day
College of Dentistry receives 2 national student research awards
Research Faculty
Our faculty, who are affiliated with the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, make a difference in basic science, translational, and clinical research.
Research Day
The Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research's annual research day brings together talent from around the state to share research and advancements in dentistry.
Research Support
The UI College of Dentistry has many resources available to support researchers. The Biostatistics and Computational Biology team is integral to our exponential growth in external research funding.
Contact us
Contact Iowa's dental research team.
Dental Student Research
Bringing research and education together.
Graduate Studies
Programs in eleven dental specialties and in oral science.