| | Dean's Message
I am continually amazed by the impact our college has. Our students, many of whom will practice dentistry in Iowa, our alumni who are transforming the lives of countless patients and the dental profession, our dedicated faculty and staff who serve our students and patients, and our groundbreaking research that is revolutionizing dentistry—all contribute to our success. I also deeply appreciate the everyday acts of kindness within our collegiate community. Your actions make a significant difference in the lives of many. Know that I, along with many others, see and appreciate your efforts. Please take a moment to express your gratitude and share how you have been impacted by fellow students, colleagues, faculty, staff, residents, and alumni. Recognizing others can have a profound impact, especially when it is easy to forget how important you are. Cheers! ~Clark Stanford | | | Updates for January 17-23, 2025 | | | | Dr. Azeez Butali, the Gilbert E. Lilly Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by the White House. Butali was recognized for his research on the genetics of cleft lip and palate, especially in African populations. Congratulations to Dr. Butali on an incredible achievement. | | | Drs. Bowers, Marshall, and Banas were named recipients of the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) by the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology. The recognition celebrates faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and innovation in integrating technology into their courses. Their project is described as an artificial mouth simulation, which will mimic the progression of dental cavities in a controlled laboratory environment. The project bridges the gap between complex didactic teachings of cariology and its clinical applications. | | | | Dean Stanford was recently featured by The Gazette to discuss TMJ disorder, what it is, how it’s treated, and what individuals can do to mitigate symptoms.
“As things become uncoordinated and the muscle that’s moving the ligament forward is no longer coordinated with the muscle that’s moving your jaw forward, it makes a bad ballroom dance, because they’re not dancing together anymore. That’s why they start stepping on each other's feet, so to say.” | | | Join Iowa dentists for the biggest dental advocacy day in Iowa Don’t miss this great opportunity to join the Iowa Dental Association and help advocate for increased dental Medicaid rates, push for solutions to dental staffing issues, and encourage legislators to support further dental insurance reforms that benefit providers and patients. Be a part of an event that will have a direct impact on the practice of dentistry in Iowa. Contact Morgan Swanger for more information or to RSVP. | | | | Join the Dental Public Health (DPH) Club at an Iowa Heartlanders Hockey social event on Friday, January 31, 2025, with the game starting at 7 p.m. against the Kalamazoo Wings. The DPH Club will be a featured group, but tickets are open to be purchased by all collegiate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Tickets can be purchased for $15, plus fees using this link. Please feel free to share the link with other friends and family interested in attending. | | | The UI College of Dentistry has a Pre-doctoral Incentive Program (PIP) for university faculty, staff, retirees, and their families who have Delta Dental II. Under this program the university will pay 100% of treatment currently covered up to a participant’s annual maximum as long as treatment is provided by students at the College of Dentistry. | | Events
January 24, Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Alumni Reception, Denver, Colorado, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, RSVP here
January 29, IDA Day on the Hill, 9:00 a.m., Iowa Statehouse, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
January 31, Advanced Local Anesthesia: What you need to know, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
January 31, Dental Public Health Club hockey social event, 7:00 p.m., Coralville, Iowa, Xtream Arena, purchase tickets
February 11, AADOCR Research Day, All Day
February 11, AADOCR Research Day Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Courtyard Iowa City, University Heights, The Heights Rooftop Ballroom, 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, RSVP
February 14, Is This Cancer? 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
February 21, Chicago Midwinter Meeting Alumni Reception, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Ballroom, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. RSVP here
March 28, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows student volunteers with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates. | | | |
