College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics

Dr. Frederick Regennitter

Dr. Frederick Regennitter: 2020 Leadership of the Year Award

The University of Iowa Dental Alumni Association and the College of Dentistry selected Dr. Frederick Regennitter for the 2020 Leadership of the Year Award. Dr. Regennitter came to the University of Iowa over 50 years ago, and since then, he has made a difference in the lives of his patients, his fellow dental officers in the military, his students and residents, and in research. Starting last week and for the next two editions of the DSB Weekly, the College of Dentistry will be announcing each of our four alumni award recipients. Read more about Dr. Regennitter on the College of Dentistry website.

Students filling Halloween Goodie bags for a service project.

Dental Student Halloween Service Project

The D2, D3, and D4 classes used some class funds to purchase materials for Halloween Goodie Bags. The students placed a children’s toothbrush and a brushing chart for kids to fill out in each bag, and in total, made 150 bags. The students distributed the goodie bags to Purple Bloom, Learn-A-Lot Child Care and Melrose Daycare on Friday morning before Halloween. Since many children were likely to experience a different kind of Halloween this year without a traditional trick-or-treat experience, the students wanted to spread some holiday cheer. 

Brace Yourself Alumni Event

November 9 Alumni Event Related to COVID-19 And Its Effect on Dental Practices

The Virtual Alumni and Friends Event: Brace Yourself: College of Dentistry Alumni Discuss COVID-19 And Its Effect on Dental Practices is on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. (CST). Hear from alumni Dr. Kathy Kell, Dr. Will McBride, and Dr. Ryan Stuntz as they discuss how COVID-19 has impacted dental practices. Register on the College of Dentistry website, and you’ll receive a Zoom link to join the online event next Monday night.

A Green Rose with a sign that says "We Stand Together"

Green Roses for Peace and Harmony

If you are in the Dental Science Building, you may have noticed green roses displayed throughout the college. Dr. John Hellstein placed them along with a note saying "We Stand Together." Although green roses can symbolize many things, Dr. Hellstein chose them because they represent peace and harmony. May we stand together for the good of one another and our community. 

Save the Date of February 16, 2021 for the Iowa Section of the AADR Virtual Research meeting

Save the Date for the Iowa Section of the AADR Virtual Research Meeting

The 68th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental Research will be held on February 16, 2021. The Abstract Portal is open now, and the submission deadline is December 18. You can sign up to be a judge here. Stay tuned for more information!

IDA

IDA Workforce Survey

There is a lot of conflicting information about workforce shortages in oral healthcare. Please take a moment to respond to the brief IDA Workforce Survey regarding your practice's staffing needs.

 

Publications

El Sergani AM, Anderton J, Brandebura S, Obniski M, Ginart MT, Padilla C, Butali A, Adeyemo WL, Long RE Jr, Moreno LM, Marazita ML, Weinberg SM. Prevalence of Torus Palatinus and association with dental arch shape in a multi-ethnic cohort. Homo. 2020 Nov 4. doi: 10.1127/homo/2020/1316. PMID: 33146661.

Marshall S, Duryea M, Huang G, Kadioglu O, Mah J, Palomo JM, Rossouw E, Stappert D, Stewart K, Tufekci E. COVID-19: What do we know? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2020 Nov;158(5):e53-e62. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.08.010. Epub 2020 Sep 21. PMID: 33131568; PMCID: PMC7505627.

Wagner VP, Spuldaro TR, Nör F, Gaio EJ, Castilho RM, Carrard VC, Rösing CK. Can propranolol act as a chemopreventive agent during oral carcinogenesis? An experimental animal study. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2020 Oct 29. doi: 10.1097/CEJ.0000000000000626. PMID: 33136608.

Events

November 9, Virtual Alumni Event: Brace Yourself: College of Dentistry Alumni Discuss COVID-19 And Its Effect on Dental Practices, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

November 12, Keynote for IADR Clinical and Translational Science Network: Dr. Karen Nelson, "The Potential of the Human Microbiome for Our Health," Held via Zoom, 9:00 a.m. CST

November 13, CE Course: Miracles and Mayhem: Essentials for the Dental Team in Uncertain Times, Prof. Karen Baker and Dr. Kyle Stein

November 17, Beverly Klug, Mindfulness–Being Here with it All, Hosted by the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive, the Diversity Committee, and the International Affairs and Programs Committee, Zoom: 955 0310 4642, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

November 17, Seminar: Xiaohua Liu, "Pulpodentin Regeneration," 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

November 24, Seminar: Luiz E. Bertassoni, "Nano to Microscale Engineering and Bioprinting: Strategies for Dental Pulp Regeneration and Dental Materials Screening," 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

December 3, Basic Life Support Recertification, S483

Notes and Resources

2020 UI Virtual Health Fair November 4–6

Thank you for completing the Working at Iowa Survey! Among College of Dentistry faculty and staff, 65% responded to the survey with 248 completing it.

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