College of Dentistry

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, named UNMC College of Dentistry dean

Dr. Kugel, who comes to UNMC from Boston, is praised for his vision, passion and extensive experience in the field.

Jun 21, 2023

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.