Associate Professor
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry
Contact Information
Room 2136, UNMC College of Dentistry
4000 East Campus Loop South
Lincoln, NE 68583-0740
402-472-1368
jhubacz@unmc.edu
Education
- BA, Biology and Music, Assumption College, Worcester, Mass.
- DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass.
- AEGD Residency/Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City, Okla.
- MDS, University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tenn.
- Certification of Specialty Training in Advanced Prosthodontics, University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tenn.
Research and Professional Interests
From a research standpoint, I am most interested in evaluating current materials and modern fabrication techniques in comparison to long-established industry standards. Innovation in dentistry is advancing at such a rapid pace today, but I’ll always be the one to stop and ask, “Is this truly better? Or at least equal? How do we know for sure?”
My teaching interests are similarly aligned. I’m passionate about creating high-quality lecture content that educates students on achieving the highest levels of clinical excellence and helping them unlock their potential to reach these heights. I don’t necessarily believe in “old dentistry” versus “new dentistry”; I believe in “good dentistry,” and that’s what I aim to communicate to both students and patients. I’m focused on educating clinicians and patients about the wide range of resources available to help solve oral health problems using materials and methods that provide predictable, safe, and high-quality outcomes.
Publications
- Hubacz JC, Gullard A, Sheridan RR, Versluis A. Accuracy and resolution of conventional and additively manufactured silicone elastomers as applied in maxillofacial therapies. J Prosthet Dent. 2024 May 3:S0022-3913(24)00278-6.