College of Dentistry

Dr. Kumbar looks to build cross-university collaborations

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, aims to develop research connections between the UNMC College of Dentistry and NU community.

Oct 15, 2025

Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

Remembering dentistry professor Myron Pudwill, DDS

Services are today for Dr. Pudwill, who joined the UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1967.

Oct 13, 2025

Myron Pudwill, DDS

Dr. Kumbar named associate dean for research

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, looks to build collaborations between the college of dentistry and the rest of the university community.

Oct 9, 2025

Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

College takes part in statewide VETMOM clinic

More than 50 faculty, students and staff took part in the effort to provide oral health care to veterans.

Oct 9, 2025

Dental hygiene students Juan Cervantes, Fatima Anguiano, Baili Kumpf and Grace Ehly prepare for patients to arrive at the event.

New dental, hygiene classes bring ‘energy, talent and heart’

Incoming dental, dental hygiene classes boast impressive credentials, college leaders say.

Oct 9, 2025

The UNMC College of Dentistry Dental Class of 2029

Residency directors excited for new academic year

Kristy Marker, DDS, and Alexandra Bilunas, DDS, discuss their programs.

Oct 9, 2025

From left, Kristy Marker, DDS, and Alexandra Bilunas, DDS

Two continuing education classes set for fall

Classes explore veneers, effect of oral inflammation on mental health.

Oct 9, 2025

Amy Killeen, DDS

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.