UNMC College of Dentistry

06/23/2026

Attention future dentists! 🦷
The 2026 ADEA AADSAS application cycle is officially open! If you're planning to pursue a career in dentistry, now is the time to submit your application and take the next step toward your future.

Learn more about the application process and get started today:
https://www.adea.org/godental/Apply/apply-to-adea-aadsas

06/22/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Logan Kludt Lawrence to the UNMC Dentistry family!

She will oversee public health project for the college.

Read her faculty spotlight:

Dr. Kludt Lawrence will oversee public health project for the UNMC College of Dentistry.

06/16/2026

Today, we honor four longtime faculty members from the UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Oral Biology as they step down after a combined 115 years of service.

Their dedication to education, research and mentorship has left a lasting impact on the college, their colleagues and generations of students.

Event details:
June 16 from 2-4 p.m. in Dixon Auditorium at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/06/15/college-of-dentistry-to-celebrate-four-longtime-faculty/

06/09/2026

A new stained-glass installation is elevating the College of Dentistry atrium, bringing warmth and beauty to a space dedicated to education, patient care and advancing oral health.

Read more:

'Field Trip,' by Ann Tarantino, was created for the college through the Nebraska Arts Council and UNMC's Healing Arts Program.

06/08/2026

Protecting Smiles Beyond the Clinic 🦷
Our West Division Dental Hygiene program provided care at Banner County Elementary and Minatare Elementary Schools this spring. Students and faculty provided sealants and fluoride treatments to 2nd-6th graders.

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.

Read more about his journey:

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.

Read more:

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.

Read more:

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.