College of Dentistry

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

Distinguished scientist: Aimin Peng, PhD

Dr. Peng’s research focus is DNA damage responses.

Feb 10, 2022

Aimin Peng, PhD

Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s

Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.

Jan 24, 2022

UNMC announces dean’s list for fall 2021

Students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions make dean’s list

Jan 19, 2022

New faculty spotlight: Amanda Ribeiro Wobido, DDS

Dr. Wobido is a clinical instructor of adult restorative dentistry in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Dec 29, 2021

Mardock’s accreditation work earns him the Gold U

Recipient credited for his ‘heavy lifting’ in leading accreditation review for Higher Learning Commission.

Dec 9, 2021

Luther Mardock is this month's winner of the Gold U.

UNMC history: Dean’s passions were dentistry, diabetes research

Stephen Leeper, DDS, made contributions to Nebraska dentistry and raised funds for diabetes research.

Dec 7, 2021

Dental students sold balloons at Husker football games to raise money for juvenile diabetes research.