College of Dentistry

UNMC Periodontics Program celebrates 60th anniversary

Alumni, faculty, staff and residents gather for a memorable event.

Jun 6, 2022

Gerald J. Tussing, DDS, MSD and Wayne B. Kaldahl, DDS.

Julie Heyl, clinical services manager, retires

Heyl is retiring after 27 years of service to the College of Dentistry.

Jun 3, 2022

Julie Heyl.

Oral biology graduate student seminar series

Students research clinically important problems related to oral health.

May 29, 2022

Alumni spotlight: Dr. Kenneth L. Kalkwarf shares his story with students

Kalkwarf describes his journey “from a Nebraska farm boy to a career in academic dentistry.”

May 27, 2022

Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, DDS, MS, with UNMC College of Dentistry students.

Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise

​​​​​​​Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.

May 20, 2022

UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.

College of Dentistry celebrates accomplishments

Members of college community recognized at ceremonies.

May 19, 2022

From left, senior dental student award winners Jordan Verplank, Logan Lawrence, Shelby Rose, William "Brant" McNew, Alec Maly, Andrew Egger, Selam Carlson, Jason Jurca, Karla Mejia and Evan McGowan at the Senior Salute Celebration.

Dr. Guthmiller named dentistry dean at UNC-Chapel Hill

Chancellor Gold: ‘Dr. Guthmiller’s accomplishments as the UNMC College of Dentistry dean are immeasurable.’

May 12, 2022

Janet Guthmiller, DDS, PhD

Dr. Li to speak at UNMC AAPI Heritage Month event

The second annual UNMC/Nebraska Medicine AAPI Heritage Month Celebration will hold events on May 16, 17, 18 and 25.

May 11, 2022

Joanne Li, PhD, chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Sydney Armstrong receives UNMC Student Impact Award

Armstrong recognized by the UNMC Student Senate for her contributions to the UNMC community.

May 11, 2022

Sydney Armstrong,third-year dental student.

Faculty recognized by students for their dedication to teaching

Faculty Recognition Awards are given by the dental and dental hygiene classes.

May 11, 2022

Dr. Ernest Sigler receives a faculty recognition award.