Dr. Denehy is a professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and received his Masters in Science in Operative Dentistry from the University of Iowa. He has served as Department Chairman and Director of the Graduate Program in Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. Dr. Denehy is the author of one book, Concise Dental Anatomy, and over one hundred articles on operative dentistry. His broad clinical experience and direction of research interests are primarily in the area of composite resins and dental bonding. In addition to his full time teaching responsibilities, he conducts a private practice devoted primarily to esthetic dentistry. Dr. Denehy is currently on the editorial board of four dental publications and serves as a reviewer for many more. He has worked with many dental manufacturers both as a consultant as well as in research projects. He has lectured widely both nationally and internationally on topics of composite resins and esthetics. His teaching honors include the Dr. Bob and Jerilee Williams Professorship in Restorative Dentistry, six teacher of the year awards from dental students, the Gordon Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award, the Iowa Dental Educator of the Year Award and the ADA Golden Apple Teaching Award. He was recently awarded an honorary PhD from the University of Montreal in honor of his teaching.