UNMC College of Dentistry

08/31/2026

Discover how the UNMC College of Dentistry prepares you with hands-on experience, expert faculty and the skills to succeed in a rewarding dental career.

🔗 Learn more about the UNMC College of Dentistry DDS program:
https://go.unmc.edu/dentalprogram

📝 Ready to apply? Submit your application through ADEA AADSAS:
https://go.unmc.edu/adea-aadsas

08/26/2026

Some great memories of the late Dr. Uhl Donovan, who taught us artistry as well as dentistry, and continued to make an impact on our students well into retirement.

Dr. Donovan 'made a positive impact on countless clinicians in Nebraska and beyond.'

08/21/2026

Who needs “official” photos?

08/21/2026

The first white coats are on! Madison Abbenhaus of Bloomfield, Nebraska, in red, starts it off for the Dental Hygiene Class of 2028, while Jacquelyn Abanses of Tampa, Florida, in black, is the first member of the Dental Class of 2030 to don the white coat. Congratulations to all our incoming students and their families!

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Jeffrey Payne, DDS, left, Mentor of the Year Award winner, and Yosh Ameku, DDS, Impact in Education Award winner. Both were honored today at the college’s All College Conference. 

08/19/2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry is utilizing Rural Health Transformation Program funding on four aims to improve Nebraska's rural dental health. Please follow the link to learn more about how we are serving our state.

UNMC College of Dentistry has been awarded Rural Health Transformation Program grant funding and is already at work on four aims.

08/18/2026

Our new dental and dental hygiene students started their school year with a packing event in partnership with Nebraska DHHS! These packets will help hospitals educate families on the importance of early oral health care, including proper toothbrushing techniques and establishing a dental home at an early age. Another way we are proud to serve Nebraska!

08/17/2026

Our new urgent care dental clinic, at the College of Dentistry on East Campus, will serve our state's needs while reducing costs. Please click the link to read more:

Emergency and off-hours services at the college's Lincoln home will address healthcare shortages and free up the state's medical ER departments.