College of Dentistry

Dr. Rohlfing named interim growth and development chair

Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, announced the appointment in January.

Feb 4, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

Alumni spotlight: Dental hygienist Holly Kohout

Close-knit environment, deeply invested faculty shaped Kohout’s confidence and career.

Dec 16, 2025

Holly Kohout

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

Dr. Davies will speak with Jon Watts, of the NU System, and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.

Dec 16, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

December all-campus forum is Dec. 16

Dr. Davies will speak with Jon Watts, of the NU System, and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.

Dec 10, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 11, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 10, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Dr. Kugel congratulates faculty on new appointments

Megan Christiansen is awarded Dixon Fellowship, and Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, is named Weeth Professor of Dental Research.

Nov 10, 2025

Megan Christiansen and Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 10, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting