The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

  • Charles Ringgold, DDS

  • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Expertise:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Education:

  • DDS, University of Maryland, 1977
  • General Practice Residency, 1978
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, 1985
  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Diplomate, National Board of Dental Anesthesiology

  • To Make an Appointment:

  • Call 319-335-7522

Brief Professional Resume:

Dr. Ringgold joined the College of Dentistry in 2007. He is a clinical professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Teaching Activities

: Advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Research Activities

: Dr. Ringgold is one of the investigators for Dr. Clark Stanford's Astra Tech research project, which is researching nanoscience studies to improve bone and soft-tissue adhesion to medical devices, and studying how to improve understanding of bone growth on implant surfaces.

National or International Professional Appointments and Activities

: Dr. Ringgold is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and also the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Dental Association.