The UK College of Dentistry (UKCD) is recognized as one of the nation’s best dental schools, with a reputation for innovation in oral health education and a commitment to serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Located in the suburban setting of Lexington, UKCD has a reputation for its dynamic and innovative approaches to dental education. In addition to offering a DMD program, the college offers advanced dental education programs to assist graduate dentists in expanding their knowledge to support specialty practice, research, and teaching. Total enrollment for all programs is around 315 students, allowing for a personalized learning experience.
The College of Dentistry Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the University Club of Kentucky Big Blue Course, located at 4850 Leestown Road, Lexington. Over the years, the tournament has allowed the College of Dentistry Alumni Association to provide scholarships and programs for students and alumni.
Join us for the UK College of Dentistry’s Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend, Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 9, 2025. Don’t miss a fun weekend of reminiscing with fellow alumni, former and current faculty, staff, students, and friends. All College of Dentistry alumni are welcome, especially the Reunion Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is pleased to welcome Ivan Squire as its new Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration, bringing more than two decades of financial leadership experience across multiple industries to support the College’s mission of education, service, and patient care.
For Lillian Jones, character is rooted in integrity—and in the willingness to slow down, think critically, and choose what is right, even when it is not easy. “In dentistry and in life,” she explains, “there are many moments when the easy choice and the right choice are not the same.” To Lillian, true character shows up when you take the time to fully understand a situation, consider different perspectives, and make decisions that benefit others, even when doing so complicates your own path.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2025) — The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD), in partnership with UK HealthCare, has been awarded $35,975 through the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund (HWIF) to support full-tuition scholarships for students enrolled in the Dental Assistant/Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program. The award includes a $17,987.50 match from CPE, paired with a $17,987.50 contribution from UK HealthCare.