| | Dean's Message
Over the next couple weeks, many faculty and staff members from the College of Dentistry will be attending the ADEA and AADOCR/CADR Annual Meetings in National Harbor, MD, and New York City, respectively. I am looking forward to attending both meetings and connecting with peers and friends from around the country to discuss how we can further advance dental education and research. Our college will also be receiving two national awards from the AADOCR National Student Research Group for having the largest number of student abstracts at the national meeting and the greatest percentage of new AADOCR student members relative to our enrollment. Thank you to Dr. Teresa Marshall, Dr. Eric Van Otterloo, and Sheila Britton for their work in leading our nationally-recognized Student Research Program. ~Clark Stanford | | | | Dr. Noor Asfar, second-year resident in the Department of Operative Dentistry, was named recipient of the 2026 Ralph Student Research Award by the Academy of Operative Dentistry to support her research project. She is invited to present her findings at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Academy in Chicago. | | | Sara Miller, research manager in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, was a featured in a Staff Council spotlight last month. Miller shared how she supported clinical and laboratory research of 70 faculty members. | | | | College of Dentistry hosts Green Bandana Training Thank you to those who participated in the Green Bandana training last weekend at the Dental Science Building. The group discussed several sensitive and challenging topics. Following the two-hour session, participants have become better equipped to bring more suicide awareness and prevention among the profession. | | | Rubinov named finalist for AO ePoster Awards Dr. Aleksandr Rubinov, a third-year resident in the Department of Periodontics, was named a finalist for the ePoster Awards at the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Annual Meeting later this month in Seattle, Washington. His ePoster titled, “Butterfly Graft: Optimizing Soft Tissue Outcomes in Adjacent Maxillary Implants Using a Digital Approach” will also be shared during a special session with the AO's ePoster Committee. | | | | Recognize your coworker The Ambassador Club program recognizes staff who have shown a special commitment in promoting excellence in the teaching, research, patient care, or administrative functions of the college. One individual is recognized semiannually. Eligible consideration is any merit or professional and scientific employee who has demonstrated special quality in performing their daily tasks. Nominations may be made by students, faculty, alumni, or patients. View the nomination form and nomination guidelines. The deadline for nominations is March 31. | | | The Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA) was named a Gold Crown finalist for district 8. The Gold Crown recognizes institutions that excel in all six of the Gold Crown categories: Member Engagement and Value, Community Service, Advocacy, Health & Wellness, Member Communications and Professional Development & Leadership. You can watch IASDA's nominated video here. | | | | Info corner: work-related injuries and illness Faculty and staff are reminded of the following guidelines regarding work-related injuries and illnesses:
- Collegiate Protocol: Review “Occupational Exposure Protocol” (if applicable), found on Intradent, under “Clinics” (requires Log-In).
- “First Report of Injury”: Complete electronic form prior to initial treatment (if applicable) or within 24 hours of the incident. Form available on Employee Self Service – under “Benefits & Wellness”; “Workers Compensation”; “First Report of Injury”.
- Initial Treatment (if necessary)
- For any work-related injury or illness, visit UI Occupational Health, 2591 Holiday Road, Coralville Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone (356-3335).
- For occupational exposures to blood borne pathogens which include needle sticks and cuts visit the University Employee Health Clinic at UIHC. Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone (356-3631).
Emergency Treatment: If UI Occupational Health or University Employee Health Clinic is closed, use the UIHC Emergency Treatment Center. Inform staff this is a workplace injury. Emergencies are considered to be the sudden, serious and unexpected onset of symptoms that require immediate medical care.
Coverage: Please carefully note the following - Initial treatment for a work-related injury or illness received outside of UI Occupational Health, the University Employee Health Clinic, or University Hospital Emergency Center will not be covered by either Worker’s Compensation or your University health insurance plan.
For questions, please contact Dental Human Resources. | | | Tandon MC, Warren JJ, Daly JM. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Fluoride Varnish Application. J Am Board Fam Med. 2024 Sep-Oct;37(5):826-832. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2024.240066R1. PMID: 39978847.
This study examines the prevalence and factors associated with fluoride varnish (FV) application in a medical setting at a tertiary care center from 2018 to 2021. FV, a proven preventive treatment for dental caries, was applied at low but increasing rates during well-child exams, rising from 0.1% in 2018 to 1.9% in 2021. The study found that Black, Hispanic, and Medicaid-insured children were more likely to receive FV. Notably, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) were underused in providing FV, with no applications recorded by these clinicians. The findings highlight the need for increased FV use in medical settings, particularly by midlevel providers, to improve oral health outcomes, especially for at-risk populations. The study also suggests that quality improvement initiatives and provider education could enhance FV application rates, offering a critical opportunity to prevent early childhood caries during routine medical visits. | | Events
March 24, National Signing Day: UICOD 3rd Floor, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 25, Seminars in Dental Research: Xianghong Luan, hosted by Hongli Sun, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March 28, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
April 3, University District Dental Society Social, Pinseekers, Tiffin, Iowa, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration required.
April 8, Seminars in Dental Research: Hyuk Jae Edward Kwon, hosted by Jun Cao, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
April 11, Preventive and Community Dentistry CE Day, Stanley Museum of Art, All Day, SOLD OUT
April 12, 2025 Donald B. Osbon Memorial Lecture (6 CE credits), Galagan Auditorium, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Register by April 1.
April 22, Seminars in Dental Research: Jay Kumar, hosted by Steve Levy, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
April 29, Seminars in Dental Research: Clarissa Souza Gomes da Fontoura, hosted by Aline Petrin, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 8-10, IDA Annual Session IDEAS25: Des Moines. Students may attend any sessions and join the President’s Dinner and Dueling Pianos Party for FREE! Info here. Register here.
May 30, IASDA Talent Show, Coralville Center for Performing Arts, 7:00 p.m.
September 19-20, Iowa Mission of Mercy, Coralville, Iowa.
Notes and Resources
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Hours: M-R: 7:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
March 17-21: 7:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. (Spring Break)
The Hawkeye Smile banner image shows (L-R) Jeremiah Poppin (D3), Bryce Carroll (D3), Destiny Ho (D3), and Claudia Jun (D1) with Dean Stanford at one of the college's pregame social tailgates. | | | |
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