College of Dentistry
2023 Oral Biology Graduate Student Seminars
Oral Biology graduate student presenters and presentation titles.
Apr 20, 2023
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Forum Thursday for dentistry dean finalist Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD
Dr. Kugel is associate dean for research and professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Apr 12, 2023
![Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GerryKugel041223.jpg)
Forum Tuesday for dentistry dean finalist J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD
Dr. Bavitz is chair of the department of surgical specialties at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Apr 10, 2023
![J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JBruceBavitz041023.jpg)
Dr. Upoma Guha selected for Academy of Operative Dentistry leadership position
Dr. Guha selected will be a voice for educators as an Executive Councilor.
Apr 5, 2023
![Upoma Guha, BDS, MS, associate professor.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/guha-2022.jpg)
Forum Thursday for dentistry dean finalist N. Shaun Matthews, BDS, FDS, MBBS
Dr. Matthews is chair of oral surgery, hospital dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Apr 5, 2023
![N. Shaun Matthews, BDS, FDS, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ShaunMatthews040523.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine making masks optional, beginning April 3
UNMC’s clinical partner is announcing a shift from its universal mask policy to allow for flexibility and discretion in encounters with patients.
Mar 27, 2023
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Forum Tuesday for dentistry dean finalist Galen Schneider, DDS, PhD
Dr. Schneider is executive associate dean at the University of Iowa College of Dentisty.
Mar 20, 2023
![Galen Schneider, DDS, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GalenSchneider032023.jpg)
Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces
Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.
Mar 6, 2023
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UNMC announces College of Dentistry dean finalists
During March and April, five candidates will visit the Omaha and Lincoln campuses for interviews and forums.
Mar 3, 2023
![Bradley Britigan, MD, chair of the UNMC College of Dentistry dean search committee and dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
Po-Jung Chen, DDS, receives national research awards
Dr. Chen is hailed for making a significant impact in oral health research that changes patients’ lives.
Mar 2, 2023
![Po-Jung Chen, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PoJungChen030223.jpg)