| | Dean's Message
The college's alumni magazine, the Dental Link, will begin hitting mailboxes this weekend. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing stories from the magazine in the Hawkeye Smile and on social media. It is always a treat to see a recap of all that has happened in the life of our college within the last six months, and to share great stories about our alumni and faculty. ~Clark Stanford | | | | The University of Iowa’s new Academic Profiles system is now live. This centrally-supported application allows faculty members across the university to manage, publish, and share web profiles and to manage academic professional records (CVs). Faculty and staff members at the college can log in using their Hawk ID. | | | The UI College of Dentistry is hosting a joint reception for alumni and friends in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 29 ahead of Iowa’s bowl game showdown against Missouri. Catch up with Dean Stanford and others in the Legends Ballroom E-G at the Omni Nashville Hotel from 3 – 4:30 p.m. The college is partnering with the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and the Carver College of Medicine. RSVP by clicking on the link above. | | | | Check out the 2024 Holiday Ornament submissions Thank you to members of the college who submitted ornaments for the 2024 Holiday Ornament Contest. If you haven’t had the chance, the submissions are on display on the third-floor link and the unveiling of winners takes place later today. | | | Arneson to retire after 21 years at CoD Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Scott Arneson is retiring after 21 years of service to the UI College of Dentistry. On Dec. 12, Dean Stanford presented a plaque to Arneson to commemorate his dedication, support, and commitment to the college. Congratulations on your retirement! | | | | Keeley Carter (President; OPRM) and Shannon Knipfer (Design; FAMD) are retiring from their positions on the Staff Development Committee after each committing more than 10 years of leadership. It’s time to pass the torch to those interested in bringing fresh ideas and continuing the legacy of staff development at the college. If you would like to be part of planning and executing fun ideas and events, send a message of interest to dent-staffdevelopment@uiowa.edu. | | | Do you know a UI Professional & Scientific or Merit employee who deserves recognition for their exceptional contributions, achievements, or commitment to public service? Nominate them for one of these prestigious awards:
- Staff Award for Welcoming and Respectful Environment
- Richard E. Gibson Award
- UI Outstanding Staff Award
- David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award
- Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award
Nominations are due Friday, January 10, 2025
| | | | Oral science congratulations Congratulations to Ibtihal Sheikhoon and Emmanuel Aladenika, who passed their MS Thesis Defense and PhD Comprehensive exam, respectively. Sheikhoon, who is mentored by Dr. Justine Kolker, passed her thesis defense on Nov. 19, and Aladenika, who is mentored by Dr. Azeez Butali, passed his PhD exam on Nov. 13. | | | Reminder: Grab your bikes before winter As the weather gets colder, it’s time to think about bringing in your bikes and other outdoor transportation. Some areas may start removing these items to start preparing for winter conditions. | | | | Info Corner: ASL services The UI College of Dentistry offers ASL interpretation services for our patients. If you have an ASL request, please email Michelle Herman (michelle-herman@uiowa.edu) with "ASL Request" in the subject line along with the patient's name, date of birth, axiUm #, appointment date, appointment time and length, clinic name, expected treatment, provider name, and whether the appointment is in-person or virtual. Please allow 3-5 business days for this request. For more information, please refer to policy 6.3.2 in the Clinic Operations Manual. | | | Barwacz CA, Swenson M, Couso-Queiruga E, Comnick C, Xie XJ, Avila-Ortiz G. Effect of CAD/CAM abutment morphology on the outcomes of implant therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1111/clr.14389. PMID: 39641983.
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of concave versus linear divergent CAD/CAM zirconia abutments on peri-implant health and mucosal dynamics after 1 year. The research team's findings revealed no significant differences between the two designs in terms of peri-implant mucosal changes or health indicators, as both showed high rates of implant survival and restoration success. The study concludes by arguing that peri-implant mucosal dynamics are multifactorial and complex and that the best clinical practice requires a holistic approach to implant therapy, integrating surgical and prosthetic principles for optimal long-term outcomes. | | Events
December 29, Health Sciences Bowl Reception, Omni Hotel, Legends Ballroom E-G, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. RSVP here.
February 11, AADOCR Research Day, All Day
February 21, Chicago Midwinter Meeting Alumni Reception, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Ballroom, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. RSVP here
Notes and Resources
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Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows student volunteers with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates. | | | |
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