Dean's Message

Welcome back to our alumni from class years ending in 4s and 9s who are visiting Iowa City for our Alumni Reunion weekend!  One of my favorite times of the year is getting a chance to host a large contingent of Iowa dental alumni, many of whom I know from either my time as a student or when I was on faculty. I'm looking forward to this weekend's festivities, which include tonight's reception at The Graduate Hotel where we will honor three outstanding alumni, and our pregame CE, social, and watch party tomorrow. I hope to see you at one of these events! Cheers! ~Clark Stanford

Perio celebrates faculty promotion and tenure

The Department of Periodontics celebrated four faculty members’ career milestones. Drs. Ganesan, Van Otterloo, and Zhang were promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, and Dr. Prakasam was awarded tenure. Faculty, staff, residents, and Dean Stanford gathered at Tin Roost on September 6th. Drs. Garaicoa and Wang were reappointed for another three-year term.

Stanford featured on 'The Dental Guys' podcast

Dean Clark Stanford was recently invited to The Dental Guys Podcast to talk about the state of dental implant education in America. Stanford shared his insights on how he's working to advance education and ensure that dental professionals are well-prepared for the evolving field of implant therapy.

Broadlawns welcomes the first group of D4 extramurals

Dr. Hayley Harvey (’94 DDS) shared a picture of the first group of D4s, Jacob, Ethan, Brandon, and Luke, out on extramurals at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. The College of Dentistry and Broadlawns extramural rotation has been a staple for many years.

IASDA hosts grill out to celebrate start of academic year

Last Sunday, the Iowa American Student Dental Association hosted its first grill out to kick off the new academic year. Students, residents, and faculty came together at Iowa City City Park for a fun, casual social event in hopes of making this an annual IASDA tradition.

Alumni and friends join the College of Dentistry for first pregame social

The UI College of Dentistry held it’s first pregame social of 2024 on Sept. 7 behind the Dental Science Building. The tailgate saw more than 150 alumni and friends stop by. Thank you to the Christian Medical Dental Club for volunteering their time to help ensure a smooth event!

Events

September 13, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day

September 13, Alumni Reunion Friday Continuing Education: The Impact of the 21^st Century Diet: Nutritional Challenges on Health Equity, An Update in Endodontics — What's Changed?, Teenage Patients, the Conundrum, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

September 13-14, Dentistry Alumni Reunion Weekend (years ending in 4s and 9s)

September 14, Selection Criteria, Shielding and Current Guidelines in Radiation Protection CE Course, 8:00 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.

September 14, Pregame Social Tailgate, Iowa vs Troy, Behind the DSB, 12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.

RSVP here

September 19, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day

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.

Notes and Resources 

Filling Station Menu

Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
*The Filling Station will be closed next Tuesday, Sept. 17

The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows student volunteers with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates.