College of Dentistry
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UNMC’s education is producing the best of the next generation of health care professionals in Nebraska and beyond.
Mar 5, 2024
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Hlava to retire after 50 years at the College of Dentistry
Hlava is the driving force behind the college’s exceptional dental hygiene program.
Feb 6, 2024
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UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth
Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.
Jan 8, 2024
![Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023YearInReview010524-900x600.jpg)
January forum offers updates across UNMC
The chancellor discussed campus construction, AI and respiratory illnesses, among other topics.
Jan 8, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Periodontics residents receive national research honors
Paula Cohen Schlemmer, DMD, and Joyce Lee, DDS, were honored at the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Session.
Dec 12, 2023
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Drs. Schlemmer and Lee receive top honors in national periodontology research competitions
Dr. Schlemmer wins the AAP Balint Orban Research Competition and Dr. Lee wins the AAP Research Forum Poster Competition.
Nov 29, 2023
![Paula Cohen Schlemmer, DMD, and Joyce Lee, DDS, UNMC College of Dentistry.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cod_lee_schlemmer-900x600.jpg)
UNMC leadership updates campus on budget, building projects
At the monthly campus forum, new Dentistry Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, also gave an update on the college.
Oct 24, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GoldBarnesKugel.jpg)
Reminder: Monthly all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Vice Chancellor Anne Barnes and Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD.
Oct 19, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GoldBarnesKugel.jpg)
Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 43 new members
The IAE connects a community of educators to further the mission of improving the educational experience.
Oct 16, 2023
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