College of Dentistry

Forum Tuesday for dentistry dean finalist J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD

Dr. Bavitz is chair of the department of surgical specialties at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Apr 10, 2023

J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD

Dr. Upoma Guha selected for Academy of Operative Dentistry leadership position

Dr. Guha selected will be a voice for educators as an Executive Councilor.

Apr 5, 2023

Upoma Guha, BDS, MS, associate professor.

Forum Thursday for dentistry dean finalist N. Shaun Matthews, BDS, FDS, MBBS

Dr. Matthews is chair of oral surgery, hospital dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Apr 5, 2023

N. Shaun Matthews, BDS, FDS, MBBS

Nebraska Medicine making masks optional, beginning April 3

UNMC’s clinical partner is announcing a shift from its universal mask policy to allow for flexibility and discretion in encounters with patients.

Mar 27, 2023

Forum Tuesday for dentistry dean finalist Galen Schneider, DDS, PhD

Dr. Schneider is executive associate dean at the University of Iowa College of Dentisty.

Mar 20, 2023

Galen Schneider, DDS, PhD

Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces

Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.

Mar 6, 2023

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UNMC announces College of Dentistry dean finalists

During March and April, five candidates will visit the Omaha and Lincoln campuses for interviews and forums.

Mar 3, 2023

Bradley Britigan, MD, chair of the UNMC College of Dentistry dean search committee and dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Po-Jung Chen, DDS, receives national research awards

Dr. Chen is hailed for making a significant impact in oral health research that changes patients’ lives.

Mar 2, 2023

Po-Jung Chen, DDS

Sarah Lowman, DDS, named assistant dentistry dean

Dr. Lowman will work to advance the admissions program for the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Feb 23, 2023

Sarah Lowman, DDS

Dentistry college showcases student research on Feb. 24

The UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day will run from noon to 5 p.m. at the college in Lincoln.

Feb 20, 2023

Dental hygiene students Yahia Al Sarhani and Emily Walker present their research at the 2020 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day.