College of Dentistry
Welcome, Dental Class of 2027 & Dental Hygiene Class of 2025!
New students were formally welcomed into the college at the White Coat Ceremony.
Aug 23, 2023
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Summer health professions students see what’s possible
Almost 80 undergrads spent four weeks at UNMC through the Summer Health Professions Education Program.
Aug 7, 2023
![At center, Wayne Howell, a surgical simulation specialist and a 2017 alumnus of the Summer Health Professions Education Program, works with SHPEP students visiting the iEXCEL program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SHPEP1080423-900x600.jpg)
Upoma Guha, BDS, MS, appointed Director of Clinics at the College of Dentistry
Dr. Guha will oversee clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained.
Aug 2, 2023
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New faculty spotlight: Benjamin H. Kwok, PhD
Dr. Kwok is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Oral Biology.
Jul 31, 2023
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Darlene Carritt, RDH, retires after 38 years of teaching at the College of Dentistry
“Darlene has been a great mentor to all her students and colleagues, always demanding the best from us.”
Jul 31, 2023
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UNMC for the record, July 21, 2023
News items on graduates from the Nebraska AHEC program and the end of the engineering shuttle to Lincoln.
Jul 21, 2023
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Dr. Jack Brown ’54, posthumously inducted into San Luis Valley Health Wall of Fame
“He was equal parts dentist, entertainer, friend and confidante. He loved the practice of dentistry.”
Jul 4, 2023
![Jack Brown, DDS.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cod-brown.jpg)
Dr. Jessica Meeske named Pediatric Dentist of the Year
Meeske honored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Jun 28, 2023
![Jessica Meeske, DDS.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cod_meeske-900x600.jpg)
Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, named UNMC College of Dentistry dean
Dr. Kugel, who comes to UNMC from Boston, is praised for his vision, passion and extensive experience in the field.
Jun 21, 2023
![Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GerryKugel041223.jpg)
Gerald Tussing, DDS, celebrates 56 years at the UNMC College of Dentistry
Dr. Tussing graduated from the UNMC Periodontics Program and continues to shape its strong reputation.
Jun 15, 2023
![Gerald Tussing, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GeraldTussing1061523.jpg)