College of Dentistry 125th Anniversary Celebration & Alumni Reunion

Our block of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln is full. As of August 15, each of these hotels (among others in town) had availability at various rates per room type.

The Scarlet, Lincoln, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2101 Transformation Drive
Lincoln, NE

531-300-6300
Reservations

Holiday Inn Lincoln Southwest
2500 Tamarin Ridge Road
Lincoln, NE

1-888-465-4329
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln I - 80
2200 Wildcat Drive
Lincoln, NE

1-888-465-4329
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lincoln - Northeast I-80
7343 Husker Circle
Lincoln, NE

402-435-4600
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Tru by Hilton Lincoln East
305 N 50th Street
Lincoln, NE

531-248-3500
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Please note: the Husker football team is at home for their Homecoming game vs. Rutgers this weekend and hotel rooms in Lincoln will fill up quickly. We recommend making your reservations as early as possible.

Immediately upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your selected events and guest(s) detailed. If you do not receive this or it is incorrect, please call the Alumni Office.

Within one week of the reunion, you will receive a second confirmation email with all the information you will need before arriving on campus. 

Emil & Dariel

Performing Rock Cello

The Raw Nerve

This is Lincoln, Nebraska's very own band, featuring dentists Drs. Pejsar, Jenkins, Schoettger, and Bavitz. 

The UNMC Orthodontics Residency Program is holding its continuing education events in the Courtyard Marriott, alongside the 125th activities. 

To register or learn more, please visit their event website.

Questions can be directed to one of the following individuals:

Registration has closed.

Please call the Alumni Relations Office with questions; 402-559-4385.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Embassy Suites
1040 P Street – Lincoln, NE

All pricing is per person.

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Check-In & Continental Breakfast (for Continuing Education attendees)

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome from the Dean
Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD

8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.            
Continuing Education
All three hours must be attended to receive credit. 

Dental Continuing Education

Pricing includes breakfast.

• Dental Alumni/Dentists: $125/person
• Dental Alumni with grad years 2019-2024: Free 

Adhesive Bonding and Direct Composite Update 
Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD  
Dean, College of Dentistry 

This course aims to explore recent advancements in materials and techniques to enhance treatment outcomes. Delving into the latest generations of composite and bonding agents prompts essential questions: Are these newer bonding agents superior to their predecessors? What are the nuanced limitations of different bonding agents? What defines a bioactive filling material, and is its integration necessary? Furthermore, the session will dissect composite layering techniques for both anterior and posterior composite restorations. Topics include optimizing esthetics through anterior composite layering, mitigating postoperative sensitivity, and leveraging shade-changing composite materials. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Refine bonding techniques for enhanced efficacy.
2. Enhance proficiency in achieving superior composite esthetics.
3. Navigate recent bonding data for informed decision-making.
4. Evaluate the merits of bioactive materials.

Litigation-Proof Your Practice
Richard Williamson, DDS 
Associate Professor, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry  

In today’s litigious society, it is essential to review your office systems to protect your practice, staff, and family. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Ability to describe the Standard of Care.
2. Understand how to audit your practice and find areas of vulnerability.
3. Understand how to implement best practices in your office.

Contemporary Dental 3D Printing 
Gregory Bennett, DMD 
Associate Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry 

This session will focus on 3D printing in dentistry, what is available today, what is on the horizon, and the new capabilities that 3D printing can bring into the dental office. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Understand the overall process of 3D printing from taking a 3D file through to the end-use product.
2. Recognize how 3D printing can be an adjunct or replacement technology in your office.
3. Prepare to implement 3D printing in a contemporary dental practice. 

Dental Hygiene Continuing Education

Pricing includes breakfast.

• Hygiene Program Alumni: Free
• Hygienists (non-alumni): $75/person 

Innovations in Dental Technology: Looking Towards the Next 125 Years 
Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS
Associate Professor, UNMC College of Dentistry West Division Dental Hygiene Program, Gering, Nebraska

Explore the latest developments in dental technology and their applications in modern dental care and dentistry. The course will cover the evolution and current practical applications of technologies such as advanced anesthesia techniques, digital radiology, 3D scanning and printing, lasers, simulation, and artificial intelligence (AI). Gain insights into these current technologies and explore their potential future integration in dental practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss digital technologies' evolution and current applications in dental hygiene, including advanced anesthesia techniques, digital radiology, 3D scanning/printing, lasers, and simulation.
2. Explore advancements of different technologies, such as AI, in areas of clinical implications, such as radiologic interpretation, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use.
3. Assess the impact of technological integration on patient care outcomes, practice efficiency, and ethical responsibilities in dental hygiene and clinical practice.

The Periodontal Co-Therapist: Practical Periodontal Therapy to Retain the Natural Dentition
Timothy Hempton, DDS
Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

In addition to providing patient care, dental hygienists educate and advise their patients regarding their periodontal diagnosis, etiology/risk factors, proposed therapeutic options and the treatment experience. This program will present documentation of various clinical cases treated with non- surgical therapy and surgical therapy.  These cases will illustrate how practical periodontal therapy can be utilized to provide health, restore the periodontium and improve esthetics for our patients. Scientific evidence supporting the periodontal therapy used in each clinical case is examined. 

Learning Objectives 

• Review how systemic and local risk factors affect the diagnosis and prognosis of periodontal disease.
• Review the impact of non-surgical therapy on the subgingival biofilm and the value of adjunctive therapy.
• Describe the limitations of non-surgical debridement and indications for surgical intervention i.e. periodontal regeneration procedures. 

12 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch (open to all interested attendees and guests)
$20/person for a hot lunch
Speaker: John Baylor 
Since 1994, John Baylor has been the radio voice of Nebraska Volleyball, announcing 5 Husker National Championships.

1:30 – 5 p.m.
Break in Programming
Suggested local social activities for you to explore on your own or with classmates. 

• Lincoln Children’s Zoo
• International Quilt Museum  
• Self-guided tours of Memorial Stadium 
• Tour of the Nebraska State Capitol 
• James Arthur Vineyard  

• Reception for alumni and their guests: $50/person
• Reception for college staff and students: $20/person
• Reception for community partners: $20/person

Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Tickets: As of August 6th, the block of tickets was sold out. If that changes, we will post an update here. 
• Tailgate: Due to the overwhelming response and limited availability of tickets, the tailgate at the AKRS Champion’s Club is sold out. 
  • For those registered for the tailgate, it will open four hours before the announced game time, and registered guests may come and go. 

During the 125^th celebration, the College of Dentistry and alumni leaders will open the time capsule created in 1999 while celebrating the College’s 100^th anniversary. Alumni are invited to submit items for a new time capsule to open in 2074 when the College will mark its 150^th anniversary.

Instructions for Artifact Submission