| | Dean's Message
Two weeks ago, we held our annual Alumni Reunion for class years ending in 4s and 9s, and I thoroughly enjoyed this year's event, which was held at a new downtown venue - The Graduate Hotel. It was also the first year we have invited residents of our graduate programs. It was a joy to celebrate and honor three of our outstanding alumni in Lisa Holst, Kecia Leary, and Zach Kouri and catch up with alumni - many of whom were classmates of mine or students when I was here before. I'm already looking forward to next year's reunion for class years ending in 5s and 0s, so mark your calendars! We're eyeing a couple dates in September, once again, and we will confirm a weekend with a Save The Date in early 2025. Cheers! ~Clark Stanford | | | | His Hands Clinic invites students to volunteer Returning for it’s third year, His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids is inviting College of Dentistry students to participate in the care of patients for the 2024-25 academic year. The schedule for this year will be Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first two dates are Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. Interested students can contact Director Jeff Akey (319-521-1950) or Coordinator Stacy Simon (319-929-0272). | | | Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to sign up for Kognito, an online interactive role-play simulation program that builds awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention. At the end of the 45-minute course participants will know about early recognition signs, how to intervene, and how to refer. | | | | Azeez Butali, the Gilbert E. Lilly Professor of Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Dentistry, was featured in a Q&A by the Fogarty International Center. Butali talked about his research infrastructure, how he decided to pursue oral health research, and more. | | | Bowers celebrates 50 years living with diabetes Hilda Bowers, Administration Services Coordinator in Dentistry Administration, was honored with a 50-year token from Eli Lily Company to celebrate 50 years living with diabetes.
“It sounds strange to 'celebrate’ 50 years of living with diabetes, but the celebration is that I’m still living and enjoying life. Why have I lived so long, and others don’t? I wish I knew; I would share that information with all who need it. For now, I celebrate my accomplishment to encourage others to keep up the fight. Like I always told myself, ‘If I give up, I will lose.’” | | | | Heading to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the American Dental Association’s annual meeting? The UI College of Dentistry is hosting an alumni reception on Friday, October 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. RSVP for the event today. | | | Registration for Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries/EFDA Level 2 course is available for Spring 2025. Please consider if this is the right opportunity for you. | | | | The UI College of Dentistry’s final pregame social tailgate during homecoming weekend will feature the Dogfathers, a dental alumni-led band that includes Jim Clancy and DC Holmes. The tailgate begins at 11:30 a.m. RSVP today. | | Events
September 30, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day
October 4-5, Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM), Sioux City, Iowa, Tyson Events Center
October 10, Seminars in Dental Research: Dr. Norman Tinanoff, "Caries management pathways for children," hosted by Dr. David Johnsen, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
October 11, Endodontics Professional Program CE Course, 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
October 12, 1st: Oral Ulceration with Bone Sequestration; 2nd: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Considerations and Treatment Options for Patients in Your Private Practice; and 3rd; Managing and Referring Patients with XIX/DMP Insurance CE Course, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
October 18, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day
October 22, Seminars in Dental Research: Dr. Flavia Teles, hosted by Dr. Sukirth Ganesan, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
October 25, Let's Talk About Weed - Marijuana's Impact on Dental care CE Course, 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
October 26, The Weight Loss Revolution - Dental Impact and Gum Bumps: Not Always the 5 P's, 8-10 a.m.
October 26, Pregame Social Tailgate, Iowa vs Northwestern, Behind the DSB, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RSVP here
October 30, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day (Virtual)
November 1, Current Topics in TMD/TMJ, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 2, Navigating the Spectrum: Mucosal and Soft Tissue Lesions - Mimics, Diagnosis, and Management and Dental Treatment and pharmacological considerations for patients with cardiovascular conditions, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
November 7, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day
November 12, Seminars in Dental Research: Riva Touger-Decker, hosted by Dr. Teresa Marshall, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 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.
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The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows student volunteers with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates. | | | |
