College of Dentistry

College schedule remains hot, and cool, during summer months

College faculty, residents, students stay busy during June, July and August.

Jun 17, 2026

While summer remains a busy time for the UNMC College of Dentistry, thankfully cool summer treats are available right next door. From left, Jenna Hubacz, DDS, Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, Greg Bennett, DMD, Jodi Isom and Jason Ott enjoy some ice cream from the UNL Dairy Store.

Alumni gathering in Wyoming draws enthusiasm

The UNMC dentistry alumni reception was held during the Wyoming Dental Association Annual Session.

Jun 17, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, left, addresses alums at the 2026 Wyoming Dental Association Annual Session.

New faculty spotlight: Logan Kludt Lawrence, DDS

Dr. Kludt Lawrence will oversee public health project for the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Jun 17, 2026

Logan Kludt Lawrence, DDS.

College of dentistry to celebrate four longtime faculty

The UNMC community is invited to a retirement reception honoring four longtime faculty members in the UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Oral Biology.

Jun 15, 2026

Four retiring faculty from the UNMC College of Dentistry: clockwise from top left, Tom Petro, PhD, Greg Oakley, PhD, Keith Johnson, PhD, and Larry Crouch, PhD.

Dentistry installs artwork to enhance atrium

‘Field Trip,’ by Ann Tarantino, was created for the college through the Nebraska Arts Council and UNMC’s Healing Arts Program.

Jun 9, 2026

Artist Ann Tarantino crosses in front of her artwork "Field Trip" in the atrium of the UNMC College of Dentistry, as the sunlight streaming through the windows casts colors such as blue, purple and yellow on the atrium floor.

Pre-Dental Day a big success for UNMC student organizers

More than 100 undergraduate students attended the annual event at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

May 15, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, at left, speaks to the undergraduate college students attending April’s annual Pre-Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

New grad excited to join U.S. Navy dental corps

Commitment to service drew Preston MacDonald to both dentistry and the U.S. Navy.

May 14, 2026

Lt. Preston MacDonald, DDS, is looking forward to being "part of something bigger" as a Navy dentist.

New dentistry leaders appointed heading into next academic year

The new appointments for Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, are effective July 1.

May 10, 2026

Clockwise from top left, Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, have been named to new leadership roles in the college.

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