The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

  • Steven R. Armstrong, DDS, MS, PhD

  • Professor and Chair, Department of Operative Dentistry

  • Expertise:

  • Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry

  • Education:

  • BS, University of Iowa, 1983
  • DDS, University of Iowa, 1987
  • GPR Certificate, U.S.A.F., 1988
  • PhD, University of Iowa, 1998

  • To Make an Appointment:

  • Call 319-335-7218

Brief Professional Resume:

Dr. Armstrong joined the College of Dentistry in 1999 after completing post-doctoral work at the college as an NIDCR Dentist-Scientist. He is a professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry, and in March 2012, he became department chair.

Teaching Activities

: Dr. Armstrong's current primary teaching responsibilities include D1 anatomy and Sim Clinic operator, directorship of graduate dental materials, and lecturer in various other courses throughout the college.

Clinical Activities

: Dr. Armstrong participates in the sophomore and junior clinical operative clerkships.

Research Activities

: Dr. Armstrong's primary research focus is adhesion of restorative materials to enamel and dentin. He also investigates direct tooth-colored restorative materials physical and mechanical properties.

National or International Professional Appointments and Activities

: Dr. Armstrong is a current member of the American Dental Association; the American Dental Education Association; the Academy of Operative Dentistry; the International Association for Dental Research; the Dental Materials Group of the IADR; the ADA's Council of Scientific Affairs (2007-2011); and a member and fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials.