Departments
The College of Dentistry's faculty are organized into five academic departments that work together to advance the college's mission: to continually improve the oral health of the people of Nebraska and beyond through a humanistic approach to education, extraordinary patient care and innovative research.
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Adult Restorative Dentistry (ARD)The UNMC Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry is at the forefront of dental education, patient care and research. Learn more. |
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Dental HygieneThe UNMC Department of Dental Hygiene is one of the few in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Learn more. |
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Growth & DevelopmentThe UNMC Department of Growth & Development offers four residency programs and predoctoral courses in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Radiology. Learn more. |
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Oral BiologyThe UNMC Department of Oral Biology faculty educate predoctoral students on the basic biomedical sciences, oral pathology and research methodology. Learn more. |
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Surgical SpecialtiesThe UNMC Department of Surgical Specialties includes the disciplines of endodontics, periodontics and oral/maxillofacial surgery. Learn more. |