College of Dentistry

ASDA hosts high school and college students interested in dentistry

Students complete hands-on activities and see what it’s like to be a dental student.

Apr 25, 2022

Students use virtual reality to build hand skills

A student demonstrates the Simodont dental trainers.

Apr 25, 2022

A conversation with Dr. Aimin Peng

A 2022 UNMC Distinguished Scientist, Dr. Aimin Peng describes his research on DNA damage responses.

Apr 25, 2022

Outreach: Children’s Dental Days, Sealant Program

Helping Nebraska children receive much-needed oral health care.

Apr 25, 2022

College of Dentistry dental students, pediatric dentistry residents, faculty and staff at a Children's Dental Day.

Dr. Gregory Bennett receives prestigious Batenhorst teaching award

Bennett honored by the dental class of 2022 for preparing students to be leaders in dentistry.

Apr 21, 2022

Lotte Sjulin, president of the dental class of 2022, and Gregory Bennett, DMD, assistant professor and vice chair of the department of adult restorative dentistry.

Research Day showcases students’ oral health research projects

See the winning projects and a video from the postgraduate winner.

Apr 19, 2022

Orthodontic program accomplishments

Presentations and awards.

Apr 19, 2022

Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS, MDentSc, assistant professor and director of the UNMC Orthodontics Residency Program.

Students share “what makes Dr. Nawshad an extraordinary educator”

Students talk about Dr. Ali Nawshad, the recipient of the 2022 UNMC Outstanding Teacher Award.

Apr 18, 2022

Outstanding faculty: Ali Nawshad, PhD

Dr. Nawshad will receive an Outstanding Teacher Award. UNMC’s Outstanding Teacher Awards will be given out at the annual faculty meeting April 21.

Apr 15, 2022

Ali Nawshad (right), PhD, professor in the department of oral biology at the UNMC College of Dentistry

David Dunning, MA, PhD, retires

Dr. Dunning shares his favorite memories of his time at the college.

Mar 23, 2022