Remembering David Brown, PhD

David Brown, PhD, a former associate dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, died July 27. His influence on the college, UNMC and the state of Nebraska was far-reaching. 
 

Dr. Brown’s celebration of life service will be Friday, Aug. 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the College of Dentistry in Lincoln.

The service will be followed by a special memorial event in the UNL East Campus Arboretum starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Zetterman tabbed as interim dentistry dean

Pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, Rowen Zetterman, MD, will begin serving as interim dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry this month. He will oversee the college’s nine academic programs, five departments and four dental clinics.
Lincoln dentistry building will get $16.6 million upgrade

The project will modernize key programmatic areas and improve student and faculty areas, including office spaces and the student lounge, to create more modern, collaborative and motivating spaces.
Meet our new faculty

Assistant Professor
Department of Growth and Development

Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Quality Assurance

Associate Professor
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry

Associate Professor
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry 

Assistant Professor
Department of Growth and Development

Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry
Vogt & Wahl named associate deans

Merlyn Vogt, DDS, was named the associate dean of student affairs, admissions and external relations and James K. Wahl, III, PhD, was named the associate dean of research.
College participates in Special Olympics 'Special Smiles' program

A College of Dentistry team of dental and dental hygiene students, faculty and staff provided oral health screenings for 79 Special Olympics athletes at the 2022 Special Olympics Nebraska Fall Games held on August 6.

Continuing Education

The College of Dentistry in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) is offering a webinar series featuring university-based key opinion leaders.

Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s interests and schedule.
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