University of Iowa College of Dentistry

University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Type	Public university
Established	1882
Dean	Dr. Clark Stanford
Location	Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Website	dentistry.uiowa.edu

41°39′26″N 91°32′59″W / 41.657355°N 91.549805°W / 41.657355; -91.549805

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of Iowa. It is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the only dental school in Iowa and is one of only two dental colleges in the United States to offer all the American Dental Association (ADA) accredited dental specialty training programs. It is consistently rated as a top dental school in the country with strong clinical training and research exposure for dental students. Several Iowa alumni serve in leadership positions in academics and in organized dentistry.

History

University of Iowa College of Dentistry was established in 1882. It is the third oldest surviving dental school west of the Mississippi River.^{[citation needed]}

Academics

University of Iowa College of Dentistry awards following degrees:^{[citation needed]}

Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)
Certificate in all ADA accredited residencies
Master of Science (M.S.) in Oral Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oral Science

Departments

University of Iowa College of Dentistry includes the following departments:^{[citation needed]}

Department of Endodontics
Department of Family Dentistry
Department of Operative Dentistry
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology & Medicine
Department of Orthodontics
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Department of Periodontics
Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Department of Prosthodontics

Accreditation

University of Iowa College of Dentistry is currently accredited by ADA.^[1]

Notable graduates

Martin Dewey, Class of 1902
Sheldon Golomb^[2]^[3]
Samir Bishara
Robert Moyers
Rafiuddin Ahmed - Father of Modern Dentistry in India

References

^ "ADA.org: DDS/DMD Programs - U.S". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
^ "Colorado Springs, CO Dentist".
^ "Former Child Star Finds Success Drilling Teeth". Chicago Tribune. 8 May 1995.

[1] "ADA.org: DDS/DMD Programs - U.S". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2009.

[2] "Colorado Springs, CO Dentist".

[3] "Former Child Star Finds Success Drilling Teeth". Chicago Tribune. 8 May 1995.

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