Dentistry Research
College’s annual Research Day set for Feb. 27
Student work will be highlighted at annual event, with a keynote address by dental material expert Thomas Hill, PhD.
Feb 4, 2026
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
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
Dr. Kumbar looks to build cross-university collaborations
Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, aims to develop research connections between the UNMC College of Dentistry and NU community.
Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Kumbar named associate dean for research
Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, looks to build collaborations between the college of dentistry and the rest of the university community.
Oct 9, 2025
UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster
Lab research shows progress in moving beyond a passive wound dressing into a more beneficial healing system.
Sep 10, 2025
UNMC research shows healing potential of engineered ‘scaffolds’
The research team led by UNMC’s Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, recently published their findings in the journal Bioactive Materials.
May 8, 2025
Research Day showcases students’ oral health research projects
Presentations covered clinical and basic sciences, as well as educational research.
Mar 24, 2025
Kumbar, Abdulmalik and Wijekoon to join the College of Dentistry
New researchers to join the UNMC Department of Growth and Development.
Nov 6, 2024