College of Dentistry

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

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.