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Four College of Dentistry students selected for AHEC Scholars Program
Four College of Dentistry students were recently selected for the Nebraska Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program, a two-year learning experience for students interested in practicing in rural and underserved areas of Nebraska.
AHEC Scholars gain access to exclusive workshops, potential employers, community leaders, and national and state resources on the latest health topics. The program's core topic areas are: interprofessional education, behavioral health integration, social determinants of health, cultural competency and practice transformation.
72 scholars from across Nebraska were selected for the program, including College of Dentistry students Sydney Armstrong, Jordan Brozek, Edward Hardy and Sophia Pankratz - featured below. This is the first year College of Dentistry students have applied for the program.
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"I am very excited to have the opportunity to take part in the AHEC Scholars Program. I look forward to making connections and training in community-based settings in congruence with my education in dental school. Through this program, I believe that I will take a large step forward in becoming not only a qualified dentist, but a community leader as well."
Sydney Armstrong, D3
Panhandle AHEC
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“I am excited to be involved with the AHEC Scholars Program. I look forward to learning about ways to better serve Nebraska’s underserved population through interprofessional collaboration. I’m very interested in serving the urban population of Omaha, especially youth and LGBTQ+.”
Jordan Brozek, D3
Omaha AHEC
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"I have an interest in rural communities and the practical skills needed to serve them. I look forward to covering topics that will directly relate to my future practice, such as the social determinants of health, and connecting with potential employers and community leaders."
Edward Hardy, D3
Southeast NE AHEC
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"I’m excited to be an AHEC Scholar and to learn about the organizations and partnerships offered to underserved and rural communities. This program will better equip me to care for my future patients."
Sophia Pankratz, D2
Central NE AHEC
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Around the College of Dentistry |
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Diwali Display
Diwali is the Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
During Diwali, geometric patterns, religious symbols and floral designs called Rangoli are drawn on the floor of one’s home to bring good luck.
This beautiful Rangoli was made by UNMC dental students (l to r) Ben Kincaid, Khushbu Ijner, Deepthi Kollipara, Sneha Suresh and Prabhdiljit Singh.
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UNO Health Fair
The College of Dentistry Omaha Dental Clinic crew participated in the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Health Fair on Nov. 3.
Pictured are Priti Gandhi, residency program coordinator, Micayla Shrimpton, GPR resident, and Andrea Auer, dental clinic supervisor.
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Mr. Molar
The College of Dentistry's American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter held their second annual "Mr. Molar" pageant on Oct. 23.
The event raised over $5,000 for the Nebraska Transition College, an organization that serves individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other learning difference.
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College of Dentistry E-Learning teams receive funding to create interactive modules
Each year, through a competitive application process, UNMC's E-Learning program awards faculty and student teams for the creation of online, interactive modules.
This year, three College of Dentistry faculty and student teams were selected to receive funding provided by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. They will work with UNMC's E-Learning team to create engaging e-modules that benefit the UNMC learning community.
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Team #1: Protect Your Smile: Child and Adolescent Athletic Sport Mouth Guards
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Team #2: Tooth Identification
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Team #3: Oral Health Literacy
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Get to know our new students!
D1 Spotlights
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Lucas (Luke) Jarecke
Vice President, Dental Class of 2025
Undergrad: UNL, Nutrition Science
Hometown: Columbus, Neb.
Favorite TV show: Survivor
Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
Favorite Lincoln restaurant: Sultan's Kite
Three things most people don't know about me: If I didn’t go into dentistry, I wanted to study physics and astronomy, I am color blind, and if I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose Italy.
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Bailey Peckham
Technology Chair, Dental Class of 2025
Undergrad: Wayne State College, Biology
Hometown: Benkelman, Neb.
Why I chose dentistry: My family has a long line of dentists including both my dad and grandpa. Also, I want to serve and help my community, a community that has helped me throughout my life.
Favorite things to do on a day off: I really enjoy watching movies or hanging out playing trivia and board games.
Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite movie: Avatar
Three things most people don't know about me: I was a collegiate cross country and track and field runner, I was an Eagle Scout, and I will be a fifth generation dentist in my family.
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Jacob Stewart
President, Dental Class of 2025
Undergrad: UNL, Biochemistry
Hometown: Lincoln, Neb.
Why I chose dentistry: Growing up with a parent in the dental field exposed me to the profession and I became interested in it. Also, my personal experiences with my dentist have shown me the impact a dentist can make.
Favorite things to do on a day off: Enjoy time with family and friends whenever I’m not studying. I also enjoy staying active, playing golf and traveling.
Favorite TV shows: Yellowstone and The Blacklist
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Lincoln restaurant: The Oven
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