College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion

The Husker football team will play its Homecoming game vs. Michigan State on 10/4, and hotel rooms in Lincoln are filling up quickly. We recommend that you make your reservations as early as possible.

As of June 8, our block of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln (1040 P Street) has sold out. You’re welcome to contact the hotel directly to inquire about additional availability. They can be reached at 402-474-1111.

We have set up a new room block that you may utilize.

Hampton Inn Lincoln South-Heritage Park
5922 Vandervoot Drive

Book your room online or call 402-420-7800 and ask to book in the University of Nebraska Board of Regents block. A two-night reservation (Friday and Saturday) is required. Single-night reservations are only allowed for Thursday night. Parking is free for guests.

• Thursday, October 2: $129 + tax
• Friday, October 3: $229 + tax
• Saturday October 4: $229 + tax

Attire is summer business casual. We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes for walking on campus.

Meet the 2025 recipients.

Once you register yourself online or by calling the Alumni Office, you will receive a copy of your registration via email. 

The Alumni Office will send a confirmation email to registrants within one week of the reunion. That message will contain all the information you need for your participation in reunion weekend.

Register online or call the Alumni Office at 402-559-4385. Registration for all reunion events is required by September 19th.

View a list of registrants.

• This list only includes the names of alumni - not guests. It is broken down by class year, not profession. 

Pricing for Friday, October 3, 2025

• Nebraska-Themed Lunch with Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD
  • $15/person
• Continuing Education
  • Dental alumni and Dental non-alumni = $50/person
  • Dental Hygiene alumni and auxiliary staff = $35/person
  • 2020 - 2025 Graduates (both Dental and Dental Hygiene) = FREE 
  • Sponsor a student to attend = $25/person
• College of Dentistry Alumni Reception 
  • $50/person for dinner buffet and one drink ticket.

Pricing for Saturday, October 4, 2025

• Michigan State at Nebraska Football Game 
  • 20 football game tickets are available for purchase in pairs for $70 each ($140 for the pair).
  • Pre-Game Tailgate: The cost is $25 per person and includes a buffet meal and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available. 

Please review the schedule below for more information.

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Check in for Continuing Education  
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room
1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
Nebraska-Themed Lunch with Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD 
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room
Remarks from the Dean will be at 12 p.m. 
Lunch is from iconic Nebraska favorites, Valentino’s and Runza. 
$15/person for lunch 

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.   
Continuing Education for Dentists and Hygienists 
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room
The College’s CE Office will facilitate issuing credit. 

Featured speakers:  

• Amanda R. Wobido, DDS, MS 
  Assistant Professor 
  Adult Restorative Dentistry Department 

  Simplifying Anterior Composites for Predictable Results

  This course will provide a practical approach to anterior composite restorations by focusing on simplified techniques that provide predictable and esthetic results. Attendees will review the latest updates in adhesive dentistry, composite selection, and material advancements. The session will also cover layering strategies, shade selection, and finishing protocols that enhance both longevity and clinical efficiency.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe current adhesive systems and protocols to achieve reliable bonding in anterior composite restorations.

  2. Identify effective composite selection and simplified layering techniques to match natural esthetics using minimal shades.

  3. Apply finishing and polishing methods that improve restoration longevity and patient satisfaction.

• Peter J. Giannini, DDS, MS 
  Professor and Director of Clinical and Translational Research 
  Department of Oral Biology
  
  Diagnosis and Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
  

  This course will consist of a presentation of oral mucosal lesions encountered in daily practice. Cases will be presented emphasizing the importance of lesion description and history in developing a differential diagnosis. Therapeutic management will also be discussed.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Provide an appropriate clinical description for a given lesion.

  2. Develop a differential diagnosis based on the history and clinical presentation.

  3. Determine the appropriate management based upon the definitive diagnosis.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.  
Student-Led Tours of the College 
Ice Cream from the Dairy Store will be available.
 
5 – 7:00 p.m. 
College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion Reception  
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room
1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE

The evening program will feature remarks from the Dean, alumni awards, honor class recognition, and musical entertainment. Honor classes will be seated together, recognized during the program, and have a group photo taken by the reunion photographer.

7:30 p.m. 
Honor Class Time Available 

Free time for honor classes to meet at locations around Lincoln or stay at the Nebraska East Union for further celebration.   

Michigan State at Nebraska Football Game  
As of June 30, the official game time has not been announced. It will be scheduled for either 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 3 p.m.

• Tickets: The College of Dentistry Alumni Board has secured a block of 20 football game tickets, available for purchase in pairs. Tickets are $70 each ($140 for a pair) and will be added to your registration fee. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis through online registration. Please note that, per the Nebraska Athletic Department, all tickets will be delivered electronically via the Huskers app. Printed tickets are not available. 
• Pre-Game Tailgate: Join the College of Dentistry Alumni Association for an indoor tailgate at the Embassy Suites Downtown Lincoln in Chancellor’s Rooms II and III. The tailgate will open two and a half hours before the announced game time. The cost is $25 per person and includes a buffet meal and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available. Pre-registration is required to help us plan for space and catering. 

The following class parties are being coordinated with assistance from the UNMC Alumni Relations Office, which is also overseeing registration. Advance registration is requested for these events.

DDS 1975
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Nebraska East Union - Arbor Suite
4 - 9 p.m.
Food and beverage will be served.

DDS 1985
Friday, October 3, 2025
Leighton's Pub (Private Room - The South Bar)
4630 Leighton Avenue, Suite 15 - Lincoln
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (This is immediately following the Alumni Reunion Reception that ends at 7 p.m.)
Order off the menu; pay on your own.