College of Dentistry

UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster

Lab research shows progress in moving beyond a passive wound dressing into a more beneficial healing system.

Sep 10, 2025

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, and Sama Abdulmalik, PhD

UNMC enrollment rises for 25th straight year

The steady growth is a testament to UNMC’s continued focus on growing the state’s health workforce.

Sep 8, 2025

UNMC campus sign

UNMC students don white coats to renew a rite of passage

Students from around UNMC colleges marked the start of their careers as health care professionals, with all the responsibility that involves.

Sep 2, 2025

New UNMC student Eben Samuel receives his white coat from Armando De Alba, MD, an associate professor with the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.

Junge named inaugural Hlava Dental Hygiene Fellow

Assistant professor Todd Junge is the inaugural Gwen Hlava, RDH, MS, UNMC Dental Hygiene Faculty Fellow.

Aug 27, 2025

Todd Junge

Alumni Spotlight: Jon Asbjörnson, DDS

For Dr. Asbjörnson, service to others is a family tradition.

Aug 27, 2025

Jon Asbjörnson, DDS

Summer outreach: Volunteers aid community

College students, alums and faculty attended outreach events throughout Nebraska this summer.

Aug 27, 2025

UNMC College of Dentistry incoming students and alums, as well as University of Nebraska-Lincoln pre-dental students, lent a hand at the Steve Utrecht Memorial Clinic.

Dr. Bennett named to new leadership role

Greg Bennett, DMD, has been appointed interim executive associate dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Aug 27, 2025

Greg Bennett, DMD

Mission trip a rewarding experience for students

As tradition nears 30 years, the volunteer work continues to leave its impact.

Aug 27, 2025

Dental student Carolina Biran works with a patient during a 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry mission trip.

Volunteers prepare for next Veterans Mission of Mercy event

Nebraska Veterans Mission of Mercy event will pull volunteers from around the state to Yutan.

Aug 27, 2025

Jim Jenkins, DDS, and Jaimee Shropshire

Incoming students receive white coats at ceremony

Eighty incoming dental and dental hygiene students joined family, friends and faculty to celebrate entering the UNMC College of Dentistry,

Aug 27, 2025

Family and friends were on hand to share the excitement of the incoming class.