College of Dentistry

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 22, 2026

Emily Gish, who spearheaded the project, in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college

Dr. Bennett named dentistry’s executive associate dean

Greg Bennett, DMD, has been serving as interim in the role since August 2025.

Apr 17, 2026

Greg Bennett, DMD, is wearing a white lab coat and smiling

College volunteers make latest Children’s Dental Day event shine

Forty children received services at April 8 event in Lincoln.

Apr 13, 2026

Volunteer faculty, staff, residents and students served children at the April 8 event.

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 13, 2026

Emily Gish poses in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college.

UNMC Department of Oral Biology co-sponsors Anato-Bee

Dentistry department teamed with the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy to sponsor the event.

Apr 13, 2026

The Anato-Bee hosted high school students from across the region.

Dentistry students’ research impresses at annual exhibition

Fourth-year dental students Tanner Delaney and Mikah Hoppens were honored at event.

Apr 13, 2026

From left, mentor Ali Nawshad, PhD, with longtime research partners Mikah Hoppens and Tanner Delaney.

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.
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