Erin Wirth UNMC College of Dentistry
Periodontics residents receive national research honors
Paula Cohen Schlemmer, DMD, and Joyce Lee, DDS, were honored at the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Session.
Dec 12, 2023
![Paula Cohen Schlemmer, DMD, and Joyce Lee, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SchlemmerLee121223-900x600.jpg)
Gerald Tussing, DDS, celebrates 56 years at the UNMC College of Dentistry
Dr. Tussing graduated from the UNMC Periodontics Program and continues to shape its strong reputation.
Jun 15, 2023
![Gerald Tussing, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GeraldTussing1061523.jpg)
Dr. Vishwanath elected to American Board of Orthodontics
Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS, is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry.
May 22, 2023
![Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MeenakshiVishwanath052223-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PoJungChen030223.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lowman-2022-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DentistryResearchDay022123-900x600.jpg)
Remembering dentistry Dean Henry Cherrick, DDS
Dr. Cherrick served as dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry from 1981 to 1988.
Feb 17, 2023
![Henry Cherrick, DDS, former dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DeanCherrick021723.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Kavya Shankar Muttanahally
Kavya Shankar Muttanahally is director of oral and maxillofacial radiology in the UNMC Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry.
Dec 13, 2022
![Kavya Shankar Muttanahally](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/KavyaShankarMuttanahally121422-900x600.jpg)
Legislative fiscal analyst tours nursing, dentistry colleges
Suzanne Houlden met with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and other college and university leaders.
Nov 7, 2022
![Suzanne Houlden, fiscal analyst for the Nebraska Legislature, tours the UNMC College of Dentistry's clinical and virtual simulation lab with Merlyn Vogt, DDS, associate dean for student affairs, admissions and external relations.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HouldenVisit110822-900x600.jpg)
College of Dentistry partners with Special Olympics for screenings
Through the Special Smiles Program, 79 athletes received dental care.
Sep 20, 2022
![Chelsea Villa, a fourth-year dental hygiene student, applies fluoride varnish for a Special Olympics athlete.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DentistrySpecialSmiles.jpg)