College of Dentistry

UNMC for the record, Oct. 23, 2026

Dr. Webster speaks with Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions; volunteers needed for food-packing event; retirements announced.

Oct 23, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

Distinguished Scientist: Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Kumbar is a professor and associate dean for research in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Oct 16, 2026

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dental alumni event draws more than 250 guests

Weekend included ‘State of the College’ address and the induction of the class of 1976 into the Half Century Club.

Oct 15, 2026

More than 170 alumni attended the weekend event, with guests bringing the total attendance to more than 265.

Distinguished scientist: Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Kumbar is among the UNMC scientists set to be honored Oct. 29 as the medical center’s top researchers this past year.

Oct 15, 2026

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Students, faculty volunteer during busy September week

UNMC College of Dentistry held three recent clinical, educational outreach events.

Oct 15, 2026

Students Alan Wu, Garrett Williams, Qi Qing Huang, Kylie Nguyen and Kerry Zhu volunteered recently at the Harvest Moon festival.

Dr. Kohler director of predoctoral pediatrics

The COD alum brings private practice and business experience to the position.

Oct 15, 2026

Kristin Kohler, DDS.

Dr. Vacek: private practice experience a boon in new role

New assistant dean of clinics hopes to prepare future dentists, having “been there and done that.”

Oct 15, 2026

Craig Vacek, DDS.

Dr. Harn, dental museum, an alumni weekend tradition

The emeritus faculty member sets up part of one of the country’s biggest collections, as he has since 1977,

Oct 15, 2026

Stan Harn, PhD.

Chancellor Davies looks back on first 100 days

Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, praises the commitment, expertise and collaborative spirit of the UNMC community.

Oct 14, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC for the record, Oct. 9, 2026

Dr, Kohler named director of predoctoral pediatrics in dentistry; how to order correctly branded apparel; and the bookstore create ‘adoption’ portal.

Oct 9, 2026

Kristen Kohler, DDS