The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Name

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Legal name

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics

Website

https://dentistry.uiowa.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAF

Dental Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYHLABAAAF

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAGAL

Pediatric Dentistry Academic/Teaching Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAAAE

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAHAM

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Hygiene & Preventive Services

Keywords

• Dental education programs
• Clinical dental services
• Oral health research
• Specialty dental residency
• Continuing dental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Education Programs: Tuition and fees from DDS program, Advanced Standing Program, and Specialty Programs that prepare future dental professionals.
2. Patient Care Services: Revenue from dental clinics providing patient care services including student clinics and faculty practice clinics.
3. Research Grants and Funding: NIH, HRSA, CareQuest Institute and other federal/state grants supporting research operations and graduate training programs.
4. Continuing Education: CE programs and events for dental professionals and alumni, including webinars and on-campus courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics educates future dental professionals through its DDS Program, Advanced Standing Program for internationally trained dentists, and postdoctoral Specialty Programs (Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). It provides dental patient care through on-campus Student Clinics and Faculty Practice Clinics, and conducts NIH- and HRSA-funded oral health research through the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research. The college also delivers continuing education courses for practicing dentists.

Product overview

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics operates as a dental education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and clinical services. The core educational offerings include the DDS Program, Advanced Standing Program, and multiple Specialty Programs (Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). Clinical services are delivered through Student Clinics (where students provide supervised care) and Faculty Practice Clinics (staffed by faculty members). The institution also operates the Patient-Centered Dental Home platform with an online clearinghouse of over 600 oral health quality measures, a patient-facing My Dental Portal for record access and bill payment, and the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research. Continuing Education programs support professional development for practicing dentists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research: Research institute within the College of Dentistry focused on oral health research

Products and services

• DDS Program Doctor of Dental Surgery degree program providing comprehensive professional dental education to prepare future dental professionals. For prospective dental students.
• Advanced Standing Program Program for internationally trained dentists to earn a DDS degree from the University of Iowa, providing a pathway to U.S. dental licensure.
• Specialty Programs Postdoctoral specialty residency programs in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. For dental school graduates seeking advanced specialty training.
• Student Clinics Teaching clinics on the Iowa City campus where dental students provide patient care under faculty supervision, offering dental services at reduced cost. For the general public in the Iowa City region.
• Faculty Practice Clinics Clinical facilities staffed by faculty dentists providing comprehensive dental services with standard pricing to patients in the Iowa City region.
• Patient-Centered Dental Home (PCDH) A nationally recognized framework for patient-centered, prevention-focused dental care, including an online clearinghouse of more than 600 oral health quality measures and standards. Supports value-based care initiatives in dentistry.
• Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education courses, webinars, and on-campus programs for dental professionals and alumni to maintain licensure and stay current with advances in dentistry.
• Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research Research institute within the College of Dentistry conducting NIH-funded oral health research across microbiology, cariology, oral and craniofacial genetics, and oral-systemic health connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of Iowa dentists are UI College of Dentistry graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CareQuest Institute for Oral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025CareQuest Institute awarded a competitive renewal grant to expand the Patient-Centered Dental Home (PCDH) project. The partnership aims to define and operationalize a patient-centered, prevention-focused dental care model aligned with value-based care principles, including adult quality measures pilot and standards development.
• Great Shape! Inc. (1000 Smiles Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025International volunteer dental outreach program. Dr. Bruce Justman participated in St. Lucia dental clinic providing free care to 614 patients across schools and prison facilities.
• The Sandals FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025Partial sponsor of Great Shape! Inc.'s 1000 Smiles dental outreach program in St. Lucia, supporting international dental volunteer efforts.
• AAE Foundation for EndodonticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025Sponsored Dr. Bruce Justman's participation in St. Lucia outreach as part of the organization's outreach initiative supporting endodontic volunteer work.
• East Carolina UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025Dr. Jeff Banas received an NIH subaward as part of a collaborative study led by Dr. Saulo Geraldeli at East Carolina University, exploring innovative dental restoration materials that resist biofilm buildup.
• Eastern Iowa Health Center (Cedar Rapids)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health center partner for dental public health training rotations as part of the HRSA-funded program, providing hands-on experience in underserved communities.
• Broadlawns Dental Clinic (Des Moines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health center partner for dental public health training rotations providing clinical experience in an urban underserved setting.
• Community Health Care, Inc. (Davenport, Muscatine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center partner providing dental public health training opportunities in multiple Iowa communities.
• Community Health Centers of Southeastern IowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-location community health center partnership for dental public health training serving rural populations in Columbus City, West Burlington, and Keokuk.
• His Hands Dental Clinic (Cedar Rapids)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing dental care to underserved Cedar Rapids residents. 38 students and 1 resident volunteered during 2024-25, serving 60+ patients with $25,809 in free services. Dr. Jeff Akey ('87 DDS) runs the clinic.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Public dental school offering DDS, specialty residencies, and NIH-funded research. Directly comparable as a top-tier U.S. public university dental school competing for federal research dollars and high-caliber applicants.
• University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry: Public dental school with strong research funding and full specialty programs. Highly comparable as a peer public dental school competing in NIH rankings and applicant pools.
• UCLA School of Dentistry: Public dental school with broad specialty programs and major research funding. Comparable in scope of specialties, NIH-funded research, and public-institution operating model.
• Ohio State University College of Dentistry: Large public dental school offering DDS and advanced specialty programs with NIH-funded research. Closely comparable in structure, public funding model, and specialty breadth.
• University of Washington School of Dentistry: Public dental school with full specialty programs and significant NIH research portfolio. Comparable in research intensity and educational scope.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Private dental school with full specialty programs and substantial NIH-funded research. Comparable in specialty breadth and research intensity, differing primarily in private vs. public funding model.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Private dental school offering DDS and specialty programs with active research mission. Comparable in scope of programs and research focus, though operating under a private university model.

Regional players

• University of Minnesota School of Dentistry: Public dental school in the Upper Midwest with similar specialty programs and NIH-funded research. Comparable peer dental school with overlapping geographic recruitment territory in the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• NYU College of Dentistry: Largest U.S. dental school with extensive DDS, specialty, and international programs. Comparable as a major dental school competitor, though it operates at materially larger scale and serves a much broader applicant pool.

Others

• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: National nonprofit focused on value-based oral health, providing grant funding to the college for the Patient-Centered Dental Home project. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct dental school peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UIowaDentistry
• Facebookfacebook.com/uidentistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-iowa-college-of-dentistry
• Instagraminstagram.com/iowa.dentistry
• Xx.com/uicod

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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