UNMC College of Dentistry

Thank you to John Baylor, the radio voice of Nebraska Volleyball, for his inspiring and entertaining presentation at the College of Dentistry's 125th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon held on Oct. 4.

Thank you to the following individuals who presented exceptional, engaging continuing education sessions as part of the College of Dentistry's 125th Anniversary Celebration held on Oct. 4. - Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, "Adhesive Bonding and Direct Composite Update" - Richard Williamson, DDS, "Litigation-Proof Your Practice" - Gregory Bennett, DMD, "Contemporary Dental 3D Printing" - Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS, "Innovations in Dental Technology: Looking Towards the Next 125 Years" - Timothy Hempton, DDS, "The Periodontal Co-Therapist: Practical Periodontal Therapy to Retain the Natural Dentition"

We are proud to partner with the People's City Mission in Lincoln to provide essential dental care to underserved communities, while offering our students valuable learning experiences.

Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, Predental Students, and Friends of the College: Join us at the 2024 Veterans Mission of Mercy (VetMOM) Dental Clinic, where volunteers will provide essential dental services to eligible Nebraska veterans and their spouses from November 14-16 at the Army National Guard Titan Readiness Center in Yutan, NE. Volunteers are crucial to making VetMOM a success! There are opportunities for everyone, whether you’re assisting with dental tasks (triage, hygiene, sterilization, etc.) or supporting non-dental tasks (setup/takedown, patient check-in/check-out, etc.). Sign up to volunteer today at: https://lnkd.in/e-Xy_hiW

All College of Dentistry students are invited to the 2024 Job Opportunities & Vendor Fair to network with potential employers, discover careers in public health dentistry, learn about the latest dental products & technology, and more! Join us on Wed., Oct. 9 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the UNL East Campus Union Great Plains Room. There will be giveaways, food and games. Sponsored by ASDA and the UNMC College of Dentistry. Participants include: - Aspen Dental Group - Crest & Oral-B - Crete Smiles - Dental Dreams - Downtown Dental - Edge Advisors - Edgewood Dental Group - Embrace Dentistry - Family Dental Center of Blair - Heartland Dental - Hild Family Dental - Horizon Health Care - Iowa Primary Care Association - Kids Dental Brands - Kobza Dental - Kubicek Family Dentistry - Lumio Dental - MiBoca Dentistry - Mortenson Dental Partners - NBD Partnerships - Nebraska East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center - Nebraska Office of Rural Health - Neighborhood Dental - Onsite Dental - Orchard Meadows Family Dental & Denture Clinic - Pacific Dental Services - Pine Ridge Dental - Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Quality Dental Care - Scenic Rivers Health Services - Seward Smiles - Summit Dental - Superior Dental Health - Treloar & Heisel - Williamsburg Dental

Congratulations to Brett S. Thomsen, DDS '92, FAGD, for receiving the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the College of Dentistry Alumni Association at the College's 125th Anniversary Celebration held on Oct. 4. The award is given on the basis of an individual's contributions to the UNMC College of Dentistry Alumni Association and the contributions they made to the dental profession. More: https://bit.ly/3UyqRGp

Congratulations to Paul A. Hansen, DDS '75, FAGD, for receiving the 2024 Outstanding Educator Award from the College of Dentistry Alumni Association at the College's 125th Anniversary Celebration held on Oct. 4. The award is given on the basis of an individual's accomplishments in the dental profession and their sincere dedication to dental education. More: https://bit.ly/3UyqRGp

Congratulations to Thomas G. Alexander, DDS '10, for receiving the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award from the College of Dentistry Alumni Association at the College's 125th Anniversary Celebration held on Oct. 4. The award is given on the basis of an individual's outstanding career achievements in the dental or dental hygiene fields and/or civic involvement. More: https://bit.ly/3UyqRGp

Congratulations to Jessica A. Meeske, DDS, MS, for receiving the 2024 Honorary Life Membership Award from the College of Dentistry Alumni Association at the College's 125th Anniversary Celebration held on Oct. 4. The award is given to an individual who is not a dental alumnus but who has demonstrated a dedication to and support for the UNMC College of Dentistry. More: https://bit.ly/3UyqRGp

Thank you to everyone who participated in the College of Dentistry's 125th Anniversary Celebration last week! We made wonderful memories together in honor of this monumental occasion. Pictures will be posted later this week. - Erin Wirth, Dr. Dub Vogt & Dr. Jim Jenkins, The College 125th Anniversary Planning Committee