University of Iowa Department of Prosthodontics

The Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Iowa is an integral part of the renowned University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. Located in Iowa City, IA, this institution serves as both a prominent educational facility and a state-of-the-art clinical practice. As a clinic, it offers a wide range of specialized dental services focusing on the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health for patients with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues. Prosthodontists at the University of Iowa are highly trained specialists who have completed extensive post-doctoral education (typically three additional years after dental school) in areas such as dental implants, crowns, bridges, complete and partial dentures, esthetics, occlusion, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. The department also has expertise in maxillofacial prosthetics, addressing complex defects of the head and neck region resulting from cancer, trauma, or birth defects. A key aspect of this department is its role in dental education. It provides rigorous clinical, laboratory, and didactic training for graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree and a certificate in Prosthodontics. Patients visiting the clinic often receive care from these residents under the direct supervision of experienced and board-certified faculty prosthodontists, which can sometimes result in more affordable treatment costs compared to private practices. The facility boasts modern amenities, including newly renovated clinics, an implant surgical suite, and advanced digital technology for patient records, radiography, volumetric imaging, and digital photography. This commitment to innovation ensures patients receive the most current and effective treatments available. The department emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with other dental and medical specialties to provide comprehensive and tailored treatment plans for complex cases. They are recognized experts in full-mouth rehabilitation and are dedicated to both restoring smiles and improving long-term oral health and quality of life for their patients.