UNMC College of Dentistry

UNMC Orthodontic Program Alumni – Join us on Friday, April 25, for a special UNMC Reception at the AAO Annual Session! Enjoy appetizers and drinks at The Continental Mid-town Rooftop in Philadelphia from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Sumit Yadav. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4hBCMLp #iamunmc

Fourth-year dental students McKenzie Nutter and Taylor Steiner earned first-place honors in the ADEA Student Poster Competition at the 2025 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, held March 8–11. Their poster was selected as the top entry from more than 200 submissions by dental students nationwide. Interview with McKenzie and Taylor: “Our project, How Noncognitive Traits of Grit and Resilience Coincide with Academic Performance of Dental Students, focused on measuring the impressionistic qualities of grit and resilience in UNMC students using validated testing measures. We then compared these scores to GPA and class rank, demonstrating that academic performance is influenced by more than just raw intelligence.” “Our findings highlighted resilience as a significant factor in student success within a rigorous dental program. We hope admissions committees will consider these traits when evaluating applicants. Additionally, educators at UNMC should consider these traits to cultivate the best environment for effective learning in the next generation’s dentists.” “Winning the ADEA award was an incredible honor and a humbling experience. It reinforced our passion for advancing dental research and its impact on the field. We are grateful to our mentor, Dr. Merlyn Vogt, whose guidance and support were instrumental in shaping this project." #iamunmc

Resident Spotlight: Cameron Gray, DDS Endodontics Resident Dental School: University of Iowa College of Dentistry "I chose UNMC because the Endodontics Program is one of the most clinically intensive programs in the nation, with a strong focus on patient care and hands-on experience. My goal is to become the best clinical endodontist I can be right out of residency, and the UNMC College of Dentistry provides extensive opportunities to help me feel prepared for that transition." "Beyond treating patients and improving my root canal skills, I’ve really enjoyed the teaching aspect of the program." "Fun facts about me: I have two cats, Franklin and Herbie, and I own a record collection with over 600 records." #iamunmc

Resident Spotlight: Christine Alder, DDS Periodontics Resident Dental School: UNMC College of Dentistry "I chose UNMC because of the approachable and supportive faculty, as well as the VA rotation during the second year of residency. The best parts of the program are my co-residents and how much fun we have each year at the American Academy of Periodontology conference." "Fun facts about me: I'm half Croatian, I've lived in six different states, and my co-residents extracted my wisdom teeth this year." #iamunmc

Predental Students - Join us on Monday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about the UNMC College of Dentistry and meet our students and faculty! This event will include: - An introduction to what makes UNMC special - A student panel – get your questions answered! - Financial aid information - A look at life in Lincoln Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4hD0zL5 Meeting ID: 961 3124 6826, PW: 954873 #iamunmc

Resident Spotlight: Albert (Yao-ching) Hsieh, DDS Orthodontics Resident Dental School: UCSF School of Dentistry "I chose UNMC because of the affordable tuition and accelerated length of training. I love the small resident class size, the friendly staff, and the part-time faculty members." "Some fun facts about me: I love to play golf, I'm learning real estate, and I'm training to be a pilot." #iamunmc

Congratulations to Gloria Larkin and Allie West for receiving 1st place in the dental hygiene category at the 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day! Their mentor was Jaimee Shropshire, and their presentation was titled "The Inhibitory Effects of Terminalia chebula and Camellia sinensis Plant Extracts on Biofilm Containing and Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study."?See all the student projects and winners: https://bit.ly/3UUzvzg #iamunmc

Congratulations to Jessica Nguyen and Jennifer Quebrado-Arcos for receiving 2nd place in the dental hygiene category at the 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day! Their mentors were Dr. Mark Beatty and Bobby Simetich, and their presentation was titled "Does Using Toothpaste Tablets Cause More Abrasion on Composite Resins Compared to Using Traditional Dentifrice?"?See all the student projects and winners: https://bit.ly/3UUzvzg #iamunmc

Congratulations to Maddie Zaborowski and Morgan Sila for receiving 3rd place in the dental hygiene category at the 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day! Their mentor was Dr. Dona McCanlies, and their presentation was titled "In Vitro Study: Comparing Oil Pulling on Permanent Extracted Teeth with Kilgore Artificial Plaque to Not Using the Oil Pulling Technique to Reduce Plaque Index."?See all the student projects and winners: https://bit.ly/3UUzvzg #iamunmc

Congratulations to Dr. Duke Davis for receiving 1st place in the postgraduate category at the 2025 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day! His mentor was Dr. Richard Reinhardt, and his presentation was titled "Single cell RNA-sequencing identification of cell mediators involved in wound healing after single tooth extraction."?See all the student projects and winners: https://bit.ly/3UUzvzg #iamunmc