UNMC College of Dentistry

05/29/2026

West Division DH3 students and faculty presented at the 2026 E-Learning Showcase on the development of their E-module titled "Toothbrushing Techniques and Self-Flossing: A Guide for Dental Hygiene Students."

This group was selected as the only College of Dentistry group for the 2025-2026 E-Learning Program.

05/28/2026

Lt. Preston MacDonald, DDS, is looking forward to being "part of something bigger" as a Navy dentist.

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Commitment to service drew Preston MacDonald to both dentistry and the U.S. Navy.

05/26/2026

The Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association chapter at the UNMC College of Dentistry used its first-ever grant this spring to participate in a University of Nebraska–Lincoln event focused on promoting oral health education.

“We were thrilled to receive that grant, as it gave us a new opportunity to educate college students on oral health,” said SADHA Treasurer Hannah Parsley.

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The grant was the organization's first, and SADHA at UNMC joined a University of Nebraska-Lincoln outreach event.

05/21/2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry celebrated the Class of 2026 at this year’s convocation ceremony, recognizing the dedication, compassion and perseverance that brought graduates to this milestone.

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Class of 2026 celebrated at third annual UNMC College of Dentistry event.

05/20/2026

Serving smiles in the community 🦷
UNMC College of Dentistry students recently volunteered at the Lincoln Asian Community and Cultural Center’s AAPI Heritage Celebration, connecting with community members through free dental screenings and oral health education.

05/18/2026

What a celebration!

Kearney facilities expand UNMC offerings in medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing and allied health.

05/15/2026

More than 100 undergraduate students from across the Midwest joined us in April for the UNMC College of Dentistry’s annual Pre-Dental Day. 🦷

Dr. Bennett shared that each student left with a richer sense of what a future in dentistry could look like and what UNMC can offer.

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More than 100 undergraduate students attended the annual event at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

05/14/2026

Join us at the ADEA GoDental Virtual Fair on Wednesday, May 20, from 1-4 p.m. to learn more about the UNMC College of Dentistry! Connect directly with our students and faculty, hear firsthand about the student experience, and get your questions answered. We look forward to meeting you!

Register here:
https://www.adea.org/gdvf26

The 2026 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fair ( ) is your opportunity to meet with dental schools, current students and admissions experts at the ideal...

05/13/2026

Convocation 2026: a day full of pride, gratitude and excitement for what’s next 🦷✨

Check out the full flickr album here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/unmc/albums/72177720333564894

05/11/2026

Please join us in celebrating the newest leadership appointments within the UNMC College of Dentistry. 👏

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The new appointments for Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, are effective July 1.