| | Dean's Message
November 11 was Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor those who have served in uniformed forces. The college has a long and storied history of graduating dentists who serve in the uniformed forces, which continues today. The University of Iowa recently recognized Dr. Howard Cowen and fourth-year dental student Zach Graham for their service by awarding them the 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award. We are also committed to ensuring that our veteran patients receive the dental care they need after they service. From organizations like Everyone for Veterans, providing free prosthodontic care to veterans, or establishing—with support from you—the Dr. Jo Rummelhart Veterans Appreciation Fund, we are trying to do our part to ensure access to care for veterans. Thank you to our veterans and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our veterans. ~Clark Stanford | | | | In the latest rankings published by Shanghai Ranking, the College of Dentistry was ranked in the top five percent of all colleges of dentistry with a 16th overall ranking in the world. Additionally, Iowa's faculty rank No.8 in the world. | | | Radiology faculty shine at 75th AAOMR conference Radiology faculty and residents showcased their expertise at the 75th American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) conference in Honolulu, Hawaii (Oct 16-19). Highlights include presentations by Drs. Anamali, Castro, Allareddy, and engaging posters by residents Drs. Dorris and Hughes. Dr. Castro also received his diplomate certificate. | | | | Pros faculty captivate and inform at the ACP annual meeting At the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) annual meeting in Marco Island Florida, (Nov. 6-9), faculty members and residents were provided the opportunity to present to peers and gather for fun social outings. | | | Dean Clark Stanford was recently featured in a story published by The Guardian US on temporomandibular disorder (TMD/TMJ). He shared causes of the disorder and several ways it can be treated from daily exercise to, in some cases, open joint surgery. | | | | Dr. Mandakini Mohan is a new Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the College of Dentistry. She obtained her BDS and MDS in Prosthodontics from Manipal University, India, and completed her General Practice Residency training at UIHC in Iowa City. She previously worked as a faculty member in Prosthodontics at Manipal University, India from 2007-2011 and at the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from 2011 to 2023. Welcome, Dr. Mohan! | | | Johnson named College ambassador Congratulations to Bot Johnson, Storekeeper in Dental Support Services, who was named the Collegiate Ambassador. In a little less than four years, Johnson has become a cherished presence at the college and is known for his infectious positivity and remarkable ability to uplift everyone around him. On Friday’s you’ll see him wearing his signature “Happy Friday” shirt, a reflection of the joy he brings to the workplace. Johnson is a true ambassador, and the college is a better place because of him. | | | | Reminder: IDA, faculty luncheon is today The Iowa Dental Association is hosting the inaugural IDA Meet and Greet Luncheon for faculty members today in Galagan A from 12 – 12:45 p.m. This meeting will serve as an opportunity for faculty members to meet with IDA leadership and casually discuss how the college can collaborate with organized dentistry in Iowa. | | | Info Corner: service animals We may have patients who bring service animals to the Dental Science Building. Please familiarize yourself with policy 6.14 in our Clinic Operations Manual located on the Intradent. Service animals are permitted in any area open to the public, however there are limitations for service animals in procedure areas. Members of the college may ask if a service animal is required because of a disability and, if so, what work, or task has the animal been trained to perform. You cannot inquire about the nature of the disability of medical history. Additionally, emotional support animals are not recognized as service animals and are not allowed in the DSB. | | | | Robinson K, Parrish R, Adeyemo WL, Beaty TH, Butali A, Buxó CJ, Gowans LJJ, Hecht JT, Moreno Uribe L, Murray JC, Shaw GM, Weinberg SM, Brand H, Marazita ML, Cutler DJ, Epstein MP, Yang J, Leslie EJ. Genome-wide study of gene-by-sex interactions identifies risks for cleft palate. Hum Genet. 2024 Nov;143(11):1341-1352. doi: 10.1007/s00439-024-02704-y. Epub 2024 Oct 3. PMID: 39361040.
There are two types of orofacial clefts (OFC), cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) and cleft palate only (CP). Although prior studies had found sex-specific risks for CL/P that explain why CL/P is more common in males than in females, the fact that CP is more prevalent for females than for males has not been explained. To address this gap, the research team with several University of Iowa researchers performed a sex-stratified genome-wide association study based on proband sex followed by genome-wide gene-by-sex interaction testing. The team found that LTBP1 is a gene of interest for CP risk, particularly for females, but these findings would not have been detectable in a combined sex cohort. | | Events
November 15, Inaugural IDA, CoD Faculty Luncheon, Galagan A, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Email info@iowadental.org to RSVP.
November 22, Abstract submission open for Iowa Section of AADOCR Research Day.
December 8, HomeBrewed Benefits Concert: Neighborhood Centers Holiday Benefit Concert, Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
December 10, Seminars in Dental Research: Kirstin Artinger, hosted by Dr. Eric Van Otterloo, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 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
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During Thanksgiving week: Mon.-Tues.: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wed: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed: Thurs and Fri.
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