Erin Wirth
Dr. Paula Harre changed the lives of countless students, faculty, staff and patients
After almost three decades of teaching, Dr. Harre, a clinical instructor, has retired.
Jun 13, 2023
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Dr. Gerald Tussing celebrates 56 years at the College of Dentistry
Tussing has led the UNMC Periodontics Program to national and international prominence.
Jun 1, 2023
![Gerald J. Tussing, DDS, MSD, professor.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cod-tussing-900x600.jpg)
Lisa Moravec receives Professional Achievement Award
Moravec awarded the 2023 Idaho State University College of Health Professional Achievement Award.
Jun 1, 2023
![Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSDH, associate professor.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/LisaMoravec151622.jpg)
College partners with Nebraska Hospital Association to distribute children’s oral health kits
The goal of the kits is to reduce dental disease in children.
May 25, 2023
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Drs. Thomas Petro and Amy Killeen receive Tussing-Kaldahl Scholar Awards
The award supports clinical research focused on the periodontal inflammatory response.
May 11, 2023
![Thomas M. Petro, PhD, professor, and Amy C. Killeen, DDS, MS, associate professor.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cod_killeen_petro-900x600.jpg)
Oral Mucosal Immunity Consortium (OMIC) selects Windsweep Farm Scholar
OMIC is a collaboration between four institutions, centered at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
May 11, 2023
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Dr. Meenakshi Vishwanath Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Orthodontics
Vishwanath will become president of the ABO in the 2030-2031 year.
May 9, 2023
![Meenakshi Vishwanath, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/vishwanath-2022-900x600.jpg)
Wirth receives awards for excellence in communications, marketing and public relations
College recognized for excellence in strategy and materials.
May 5, 2023
![Erin Wirth, director of communications and community outreach.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wirth.jpg)
Senior dental and dental hygiene students recognized
Annual Senior Salute held to celebrate graduating seniors.
May 3, 2023
![Isaac A. Langan receives the Benchy Award for Excellence in Digital Dentistry from Dr. Gregory Bennett.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cod-senior-salute.jpg)
2023 Oral Biology Graduate Student Seminars
Oral Biology graduate student presenters and presentation titles.
Apr 20, 2023
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