New faculty spotlight: Jane Broekemeier

Registered dental hygienist Jane Broekemeier is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Jane Broekemeier
• Hometown: Wisner, Nebraska
• Title and department at UNMC: Clinical Instructor, UNMC College of Dentistry, Department of Dental Hygiene

Professional interests:

• Systemic impact of periodontal disease/inflammation

How I fell in love with dental hygiene: Witnessing the miraculous healing capacity of the oral cavity once irritants are removed!

Education:

• BS, dental hygiene, UNMC

Memberships:

• American Dental Hygienists Association

Three things people may not know about me:

• After 36 years of private practice experience, I always hoped I would have an opportunity to teach dental hygiene.
• I love to travel and have seen much of the U.S. as a passenger on a motorcycle.
• Four beautiful children under the age of 4 call me Grammy Jane!

Clinic location: UNMC Adult Dentistry, Durham Outpatient Clinic:

For appointments and referrals: 402-559-6000