College of Dentistry
Administration
David C. Johnsen, D.D.S., M.S., Dean
Dr. David C. Johnsen has been the dean of the UI College of Dentistry since 1995. Dr. Johnsen taught predoctoral pediatric dentistry at West Virginia University & Case Western Reserve University and was department chair and director of the pediatric dentistry residency program at Case Western Reserve University (1990-1995).
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Jed S. Hand, D.D.S., M.H.S.A., Executive Associate Dean
Dr. Hand is executive associate dean and a professor in the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry. Dr. Hand's primary areas of teaching include preventive dentistry clinic and the delivery and financing of dental care services. Dr. Hand's research interests are currently focused in the areas of faculty development and mentoring.
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Scott K. Arneson, M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Finance and Facilities
Scott Arneson joined the UI College of Dentistry in 2003 as assistant dean for finance and facilities. Mr. Arneson is responsible for the business and financial administration of the College of Dentistry, overseeing an annual budget of $44 million.
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Yvonne M. Chalkley, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Students and Curriculum, Admissions and Financial Aid
Dr. Chalkley is associate dean for student affairs, curriculum, admissions and financial aid.
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Howard J. Cowen, D.D.S., M.S., Director of Admissions and Emergency Care
Dr. Cowen joined The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1982. He is director of Patient Admissions, the Emergency and Limited Care Clinic, and director of patient care for the Geriatric and Special Needs Program.
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Ronald D. Elvers, D.D.S., M.S., Director of Clinics
Dr. Elvers joined The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1996. He is director of clinics and an associate clinical professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine.
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Michael J. Kanellis, D.D.S., M.S., Associate Dean for Patient Care
Dr. Kanellis joined the College of Dentistry in 1994 following 13 years in private practice. Dr. Kanellis' teaching responsibilities include both didactic and clinical predoctoral and postdoctoral education.
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Christopher A. Squier, M.A., Ph.D., D.Sci., Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Squier joined The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1975. He is a professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, and director of Graduate Studies at the College of Dentistry.
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Clark M. Stanford, B.S., D.D.S., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Stanford joined the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1992. He became associate dean for research in 2008 and was named Centennial Fund Professor of Clinical Research in 2000.
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- College of Dentistry Emeriti listing.