Events

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 21, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis 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 $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - August 21, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Live Demonstration Course: Basic Life Support (BLS) RecertificationThis 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 $70 (College of Dentistry staff) or $80 (general public).Course Registration: Classes are limited to 10 participants. Please select another class if you find that you cannot register for your selected date and time.Course Description Basic Life Support (BLS)...

2025 College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
Friday, September 12 to Saturday, September 13, 2025 (all day)
Hotel ReservationsRoom are filling up quickly. We urge you to make your hotel reservation as early as possible as the demand for rooms are very high on football gameday weekends in downtown Iowa City.Element Iowa City (Reservation cutoff: Aug. 1, 2025)BOOK ONLINEOR call 319-248-7900For more hotel options, visit: dentistry.uiowa.edu/lodgingPreliminary Schedule of Events (subject to change):Friday, Sept. 12 - Morning CE and Tour8:30 a.m. Registration – Galagan Lobby, 1st Floor (Continental...
News
Butali awarded Honoris Causa Award from National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dr. Azeez Butali was awarded the Honoris Causa Award from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. This prestigious award recognizes medical specialists who have demonstrated exceptional excellence clinical care and training.

IASDA hosts 2025 talent show
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On May 30, the Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA) hosted its annual talent show at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a fun evening of great performances.

Unlocking the Secrets of Oral Tissue Regeneration: The Role of IRX1 in Wound Healing
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Brad Amendt’s lab received an NIH R56 grant with total costs $480,840 for 1 year to investigate the role of the IRX1 gene in the regulation of oral tissue repair and maintenance.

Preventive and Community Dentistry hosts awards luncheon
Thursday, June 12, 2025
16 awards were presented at the annual luncheon that recognized students, faculty, and staff for their contributions to PCD.
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national ranking for research funding

90 %
of incoming dental students chose Iowa because of the innovative curriculum