We're providing high quality continuing education courses for the dental workforce in Iowa. 

Whether you are a dental assistant, dental hygienist or a practicing dentist, if you want to keep up to date on the latest advances in dentistry, our world-renown faculty experts and guest lecturers are a resource for Iowa. 

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Lecture Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Continuing Education lecture courses address the latest advances in dentistry and dental specialties.

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Live Distance Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Live Distance courses allow you to take cutting-edge continuing education courses from the comfort of your own home or office during a cold Iowa Winter.

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Self-Paced Courses

Make continuing education fit your schedule. Explore convenient, self-paced courses covering a variety of topics relevant to today's dental professionals.

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Pregame Courses

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Pregame Continuing Education courses allow you to conveniently get CE credit on game-day weekends.

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Expanded Functions Level 2

Our Expanded Functions Level 2 course trains dental assistants to perform more functions in their dental clinic.

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Vail Travel Course

Enjoy the slopes of Vail while completing continuing education courses in restorative dentistry or surgical orthodontia. 

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Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Pregame Professional Program | Pigmented Lesions in the Oral Cavity; An Ulcer Walks Into Your Office... Now What? promotional image

Pregame Professional Program | Pigmented Lesions in the Oral Cavity; An Ulcer Walks Into Your Office... Now What?

Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00am to 10:00am
Dental Science Building
Earn 2 CE credits in this engaging continuing education program featuring two case-based presentations on pigmented lesions and oral ulcers, with practical strategies for diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management.
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Mattie Francis

Communications Specialist, External Relations
Dental Science Building
Iowa City, IA
319-335-1114 | [email protected]