College of Dentistry

Medicine, dentistry shift to pass/fail for some courses

Studies show benefits to pass/fail grading system.

Jun 25, 2018

Some courses at the College of Dentistry will be pass/fail, while most first- and second-year courses remain on a letter-grade scale. The College of Medicine has gone to pass/fail for its preclinical years (M1-2).

Dentistry heads west for Panhandle Dental Day

More than 70 UNMC College of Dentistry students, residents, faculty and staff traveled to Western Nebraska.

Jun 19, 2018

From left: Stanton Harn, Ph.D., professor emeritus; Charles "Fritz" Craft, D.D.S., DHHS dental health director and volunteer faculty member; Jillian Wallen, B.D.S., chair of the department of growth and development; Tyler Johnson, D.D.S., pediatric dental resident; Claire Koukol, D.D.S., pediatric dental resident; Christopher Johnson, D.D.S., pediatric dental resident; Meenakshi Vishwanath, B.D.S., assistant professor; Katelyn Olenich, D.D.S., pediatric dental resident; Brian Lange, Ph.D., professor; Eric Phan, D.D.S., pediatric dental resident; and Nic Fargo, computer/multimedia technician.

UNMC announces dean’s list for spring 2018 semester

Students are enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions

Jun 12, 2018

Baker named Nebraska Dental Hygienist of the Year

Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association recognizes College of Dentistry clinical instructor.

May 10, 2018

Dentistry Professionals Day promotes research, academics

Daniel Shipp, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student success at both UNO and UNMC, spoke at event.

May 4, 2018

Daniel Shipp, Ed.D., gives the Richard E. Bradley Memorial Lectureship at the 2018 College of Dentistry Professionals Day event. (Photo by Peggy Cain)

950 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

University of Nebraska Medical Center spring commencement ceremonies will take place May 3 and 5, in Norfolk, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. Diplomas will be conferred on 950 students.

May 2, 2018

Coaching the focus of leadership retreats

More than 100 UNMC leaders received training and development in coaching.

Apr 27, 2018

UNMC leaders attend a coaching workshop.

E-learning innovations honored at event

Seventeen modules showcased UNMC faculty and student collaborations advancing e-learning, assessment and scholarship.

Apr 25, 2018

From left, dental students Nick White and Aktham Adams, clinical instructor Megan Christiansen, College of Dentistry Dean Janet Guthmiller, D.D.S., Ph.D., assistant professor Jennifer Kallio, D.D.S., and dental student Kiya Stack observe the group's e-learning module "Calculus Is Hard; Treating It Doesn't Have To Be."

Faculty members share UNMC memories

Mentoring, interns, students and residents leave mark on longtime faculty.

Apr 24, 2018

Dentistry SHARING Clinic provides free dental care

College delivered about $20,000 in free services to patients from Lincoln, Omaha, York, Beatrice, Norfolk and surrounding areas.

Apr 24, 2018

Shawna Smith receives dental care from Alaina Allen, D4, left, and Zachary Reierson, D2, right, dental students at the UNMC College of Dentistry. (Photo by Peggy Cain)
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