| | Dean's Message
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit College of Dentistry alumni in Phoenix, Arizona, for a delightful reception. Later this evening, I will be in Chicago for another alumni reception at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. While crossing multiple time zones and traveling hundreds of miles in only a few days may seem exhausting, I am fortunate to have these opportunities to travel around the country, reconnect with old friends, and see familiar faces. I enjoy catching up with our alumni, whether we're reminiscing about stories from the past or I'm sharing updates about the college today. Thank you to our alumni around the country and world who make an effort to keep in touch. It means so much to me to have a strong Hawkeye community. Cheers! ~Clark Stanford | | | Updates for February 21 - February 27, 2025 | | | | Miss out on research day? Check out this photo gallery from last week’s 72nd annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research taken by staff photographer Jake Hannon. | | | Dr. Steven Levy joined the College of Public Health student-led podcast Plugged in to Public Health podcast to discuss the role of fluoride in public health and oral health. Levy also discussed the debate around recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ. | | | | Reminder: take the NCHA survey Dental students, the National College Health Assessment Survey is now open. This survey helps the University of Iowa improve health and wellness programming around campus. Check your email for a link to the survey and you could win one of 750 $20 gift cards. | | | Thank you, Phoenix alumni Thank you to our alumni in the Phoenix, Arizona, area for joining the College of Dentistry for an alumni reception on Feb. 18 at the Salt River Tavern! | | | | Cocoa, coffee, conversations and origami! On Jan. 31, the College of Dentistry held a Cocoa, Coffee, Tea, and Conversation event in W220. The casual event combined warm beverages with an opportunity to write Valentine’s Day cards for veterans and ended with an origami event, led by Dr. Hiromi Saisho, where each attendee learned how to make a crane. | | | Join the Iowa Dental Association (IDA) for National Signing Day at the Dental Science Building on Monday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third-floor link. All D4 students are invited to drop by, grab the latest edition of The Chairside Instructor, and enjoy a treat. If 95% of the Class of 2025 participates, IASDA will receive $1,000. To participate, complete the National Signing Day Application, using the link above, and stop by the IDA table on March 24. | | | | One Day for Iowa, the University of Iowa’s 24-hour online giving day, is March 26. Mark your calendars to give back, make a difference, and drive meaningful change in the area of your choice. Last year, more than 5,000 Hawkeyes gave back on One Day for Iowa. | | | Kotsakis GA, Ganesan SM. Microbial Dysbiosis, Titanium Release, and Peri-implantitis. J Dent Res. 2025 Feb 14:220345241307939. doi: 10.1177/00220345241307939. PMID: 39953673.
This study examines how titanium particles released from dental implants contribute to peri-implantitis, a condition that causes inflammation and bone loss around implants. While traditionally linked to bacterial plaque, recent research suggests that titanium degradation triggers immune responses that worsen inflammation and make standard plaque-focused treatments less effective. The study highlights how titanium particles activate immune pathways, leading to persistent tissue damage and bacterial imbalance. It also warns that common cleaning methods may accelerate titanium release, worsening the condition. These findings suggest the need for new treatment strategies targeting both microbial infections and titanium-induced immune reactions, with broader implications for improving implant materials and patient care. | | Events
February 21, Chicago Midwinter Meeting Alumni Reception, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Ballroom, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. RSVP here
February 25, Seminars in Dental Research: Russell Pesavento, hosted by Teresa Marshall, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
February 27, CoD Office of AOD and Carver College of Medicine present: "Bending the Arc Towards Justice in Health," Galagan B and Zoom (Link TBA), 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
March 24, National Signing Day: UICOD 3rd Floor, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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 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 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.
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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. | | | |
