| | Dean's Message
I hope you all have enjoyed the various holiday events throughout the college. Whether you've attended our Winter Gathering, participated in the college's holiday ornament contest, or joined an event within your department, this time of year is important to reflect, celebrate, and uplift each other. We've all worked hard this year and deserve some much-needed rest and relaxation, so I hope you are able to spend this winter break with the people who mean the most to you. This is the final Hawkeye Smile of 2024, so please enjoy your time off and if you're making the trip to Nashville to watch the Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl, please consider joining us at our Health Sciences Bowl Reception, otherwise, I'll see you all in 2025! Cheers! ~Clark Stanford | | | Updates for December 20, 2024–January 9, 2025 | | | | Happy Holidays from the UI College of Dentistry! We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season and new year! | | | Today is the final day to submit your abstract for the 2025 AADOCR Research Day on Feb. 11, 2025. To submit your abstract or for guidance on submitting your abstract, visit the Iowa AADOCR Research Day webpage. The portal closes today at 5 p.m. (CT). | | | | In September, the college appointed Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics Dr. Salah Abuhammoud Director of Digital Clinics to spearhead the college’s implementation of more digital technologies and worklflows into our curriculum and clinics. Here are five ways he is making an impact. | | | Spector named Clinical Associate Professor, Periodontics Dr. Michael (Mickey) Spector has been appointed as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics. Spector received his DMD from Temple University and his master’s degree and certificate in Periodontics & Oral Biology from Columbia University. He was with the University of Iowa Department of Family Dentistry for 9 years prior to going to the University of Illinois-Chicago where he served as a Clinical Associate Professor. Most recently, Spector had been appointed as a Visiting Associate Professor with the Department of Periodontics. Welcome Dr. Spector! | | | | The University of Iowa College of Dentistry's annual holiday ornament contest drew submissions from across the college. This year's competition saw 21 ornaments all decked out with holiday spirit and nods to coworkers, dentistry, and pop culture. | | | The College of Dentistry is committed to providing person-centered comprehensive care, incorporating open communication between the patient and provider team, empathy and collaboration with dental specialists and other healthcare providers. Understanding patient rights and responsibilities is necessary in order effectively treat our patients. Familiarize yourself with Patient Rights and Responsibilities as listed on our website. | | | | Moreira Cançado R, Sakuno A, Floriani F, Zandinejad A, Saraceni CHC, Giovani EM, Mesquita AMM. Impact of aging on the fracture strength of 3D-printed fixed implant prostheses: A comparative analysis of monolithic and bi-layer with or without fiber-reinforced composite frameworks. J Prosthodont. 2024 Nov 28. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13988. PMID: 39610152.
This study evaluated the fracture strength of three-unit, implant-supported fixed prostheses made from 3D-printed resin, comparing monolithic designs with fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) frameworks. Results showed that FRC frameworks significantly enhanced fracture strength, while artificial aging had minimal impact. Failures predominantly occurred in the resin superstructure at connector sites, particularly the premolar. The findings underscore the importance of FRC frameworks for improving durability in 3D-printed dental prostheses. | | | The UI College of Dentistry is partnering with the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine to host a Health Sciences Bowl Reception in Nashville on Dec. 29 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.at the Omni Hotel ahead of Iowa’s bowl game versus Missouri. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by the end of the day. | | Events
December 29, Health Sciences Bowl Reception, Omni Hotel, Legends Ballroom E-G, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. RSVP here.
January 31, Advanced Local Anesthesia: What you need to know, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
February 11, AADOCR Research Day, All Day
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.
Notes and Resources
Filling Station Menu
Hours: M-R: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; F: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Winter Break Hours: CLOSED Dec. 23 -- 27, Jan. 1
OPEN Dec. 30 -- Jan. 3: 7:30 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows student volunteers with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates. | | | |
