UNMC College of Dentistry

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.

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Dentistry installs artwork to enhance atrium 'Field Trip,' by Ann Tarantino, was created for the college through the Nebraska Arts Council and UNMC's Healing Arts Program.

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.

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.

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

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New grad excited to join U.S. Navy dental corps Commitment to service drew Preston MacDonald to both dentistry and the U.S. Navy.

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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SADHA puts grant toward improving UNL oral health The grant was the organization's first, and SADHA at UNMC joined a University of Nebraska-Lincoln outreach event.

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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Convocation the threshold of new chapter for 2026 grads Class of 2026 celebrated at third annual UNMC College of Dentistry event.

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.

What a celebration!

UNMC, UNK celebrate opening of rural health education complex Kearney facilities expand UNMC offerings in medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing and allied health.

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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Pre-Dental Day a big success for UNMC student organizers More than 100 undergraduate students attended the annual event at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

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

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