We're providing high quality continuing education courses for the dental workforce in Iowa. 

Whether you are a dental assistant, dental hygienist or a practicing dentist, if you want to keep up to date on the latest advances in dentistry, our world-renown faculty experts and guest lecturers are a resource for Iowa. 

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Lecture Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Continuing Education lecture courses address the latest advances in dentistry and dental specialties.

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Live Distance Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Live Distance courses allow you to take cutting-edge continuing education courses from the comfort of your own home or office during a cold Iowa Winter.

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Expanded Functions Level 2

Our Expanded Functions Level 2 course trains dental assistants to perform more functions in their dental clinic.

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Pregame Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Pregame Continuing Education courses allow you to conveniently get CE credit on game-day weekends.

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Vail Travel Course

Enjoy the slopes of Vail while completing continuing education courses in restorative dentistry or surgical orthodontia. 

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Independent Studies

Independent Studies courses can be taken at your convenience on cutting-edge continuing education topics.

Continuing Education Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - July 17, 2026 | 7:30am - 9:00am promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - July 17, 2026 | 7:30am - 9:00am

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am
Dental Science Building
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
*FULL* Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - July 17, 2026 | 9:30am - 11:00am promotional image

*FULL* Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - July 17, 2026 | 9:30am - 11:00am

Friday, July 17, 2026 9:30am to 11:00am
Dental Science Building
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Friday, August 7, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
Dental Science Building
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm promotional image

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 7, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm

Friday, August 7, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Dental Science Building
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
4 Credit CE Course – Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution promotional image

4 Credit CE Course – Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution

Monday, August 10, 2026 8:00am to 12:00pm
Dental Science Building
Join us on Monday, August 10th for "Mandibular Digital Complete Dentures: The Suction Solution" presented by Dr. Edgar García Zea. This course offers 4 CE credit hours at a registration cost of $360. The first 50 people to register will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Edgar García Zea's book "The Suction Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Mandibular Complete Dentures."
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion promotional image

2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion promotional image

2026 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (all day)
The Graduate, Iowa City
Celebrating class years ending in 1s and 6s
Pregame Professional Program | Selective Caries Removal and Restorative Options; The Endo-Restorative Interface: Biomechanical Principles for Conservative Access and Definitive Restoration promotional image

Pregame Professional Program | Selective Caries Removal and Restorative Options; The Endo-Restorative Interface: Biomechanical Principles for Conservative Access and Definitive Restoration

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00am to 10:00am
Dental Science Building
Earn 2 CE credits while exploring evidence-based, minimally invasive approaches to restorative dentistry and endodontics that support long-term tooth preservation.
Pregame Professional Program | The Home Care Playbook: Tackling Xerostomia & Oral Home Care Products; The Impact of Digital Technology in Prosthodontics Treatment promotional image

Pregame Professional Program | The Home Care Playbook: Tackling Xerostomia & Oral Home Care Products; The Impact of Digital Technology in Prosthodontics Treatment

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:00am to 10:00am
Dental Science Building
Earn 2 CE hours while exploring evidence-based home care for xerostomia and the latest digital technologies transforming prosthodontic treatment.
Pregame Professional Program | Orthodontic and Restorative Collaboration in Managing Complex and Syndromic Patients; What Else Is on the Scan? Recognizing Incidental Findings on CBCT Examinations promotional image

Pregame Professional Program | Orthodontic and Restorative Collaboration in Managing Complex and Syndromic Patients; What Else Is on the Scan? Recognizing Incidental Findings on CBCT Examinations

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00am to 11:00am
Dental Science Building
Earn 3 CE hours while exploring interdisciplinary care for complex craniofacial cases and the recognition of incidental findings on CBCT examinations.
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Mattie Francis

Communications Specialist, External Relations
Dental Science Building
Iowa City, IA
319-335-1114 | mattie-francis@uiowa.edu