College of Dentistry

Alumni Spotlight: Jon Asbjörnson, DDS

For Dr. Asbjörnson, service to others is a family tradition.

Aug 27, 2025

Jon Asbjörnson, DDS

Summer outreach: Volunteers aid community

College students, alums and faculty attended outreach events throughout Nebraska this summer.

Aug 27, 2025

UNMC College of Dentistry incoming students and alums, as well as University of Nebraska-Lincoln pre-dental students, lent a hand at the Steve Utrecht Memorial Clinic.

Dr. Bennett named to new leadership role

Greg Bennett, DMD, has been appointed interim executive associate dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Aug 27, 2025

Greg Bennett, DMD

Mission trip a rewarding experience for students

As tradition nears 30 years, the volunteer work continues to leave its impact.

Aug 27, 2025

Dental student Carolina Biran works with a patient during a 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry mission trip.

Volunteers prepare for next Veterans Mission of Mercy event

Nebraska Veterans Mission of Mercy event will pull volunteers from around the state to Yutan.

Aug 27, 2025

Jim Jenkins, DDS, and Jaimee Shropshire

Incoming students receive white coats at ceremony

Eighty incoming dental and dental hygiene students joined family, friends and faculty to celebrate entering the UNMC College of Dentistry,

Aug 27, 2025

Family and friends were on hand to share the excitement of the incoming class.

Tammie Vargo, DHA, is new chair of dental hygiene

Dr. Vargo began her new role with the UNMC College of Dentistry on July 1.

Aug 7, 2025

Tammie Vargo, DHA

UNMC College of Dentistry holds special dental clinic for veterans

In July, the dentistry faculty held an engagement event in Omaha for veterans, offering free dental service.

Jul 25, 2025

The UNMC College of Dentistry held a veteran outreach day Friday July 11, Students working out of the adult dentistry clinic in the Durham Outpatient Center assessed and created care plans for five veterans with dental issues.

UNMC dentistry halls in Lincoln become photo showcase

The UNMC College of Dentistry is displaying photographs from its students, faculty and staff.

Jul 24, 2025

Grace Boganowski’s photo from her trip to San Juan’s “Umbrellas of the Fortress” was one of the photos selected to be displayed at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

UNMC Connect: Clinic gives veterans reason to smile

UNMC’s College of Dentistry serves eligible Nebraska veterans through donor-funded program.

Jun 18, 2025

For nearly four decades, Navy veteran Ronald Catt has received dental care at the UNMC College of Dentistry.