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College of Dentistry

Remembering dentistry’s Joan Sivers, DDS

Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday and Wednesday for Dr. Sivers, who served more than 37 years at UNMC.

Feb 9, 2026

Joan Sivers, DDS

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children across several events this year.

Dr. Sasse brings ambition, understanding to wellness role

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, has embraced her role as the college’s director of student success and wellness.

Feb 4, 2026

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, sits in the UNMC College of Dentistry's new wellness lounge.

College’s annual Research Day set for Feb. 27

Student work will be highlighted at annual event, with a keynote address by dental material expert Thomas Hill, PhD.

Feb 4, 2026

Research Day awardees from 2024 pose with college faculty and leaders. This year's event will be held on Feb. 27.

Dr. Rohlfing named interim growth and development chair

Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, announced the appointment in January.

Feb 4, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

Alumni spotlight: Dental hygienist Holly Kohout

Close-knit environment, deeply invested faculty shaped Kohout’s confidence and career.

Dec 16, 2025

Holly Kohout

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

Dr. Davies will speak with Jon Watts, of the NU System, and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.

Dec 16, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

December all-campus forum is Dec. 16

Dr. Davies will speak with Jon Watts, of the NU System, and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.

Dec 10, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting