College of Dentistry

New grant builds on severe trauma response research

Three-year, $800,000 grant will focus on pain mitigation in repairing traumatic injuries or wounds.

Mar 12, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry's Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, Sama Abdulmalik, PhD, and H. M. Suranji Wijekoon, PhD, are co-PIs of the Department of Defense grant.

10 under 10: Anna Schoettger, DDS

This new series features recent graduates of the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Mar 12, 2026

Anna Schoettger, DDS

Dental Research Day celebrates students’ research efforts

More than 80 UNMC College of Dentistry students presented at the event on Feb. 27.

Mar 10, 2026

Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, said Dental Research Day is "truly a celebration of what makes our college special."

College of Dentistry holds Children’s Dental Day in York

College leaders and residents teamed with former UNMC resident Bailey Neville, DDS, of Countryside Pediatric Dentistry in York.

Feb 20, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

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

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

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