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.
Before Mission Health Lexington had six dental operatories, medical exam rooms or a pharmacy, Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry saw a problem. As chief of dental service for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Henry regularly met veterans who needed dental treatment but did not qualify to receive it through the VA. “It was obvious that if veterans had so many dental issues, the population in general — those who were lower income and without insurance — would also likely have dental needs,” Henry said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For Lara Hasouneh, a first-year student at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, the journey to becoming a dentist has been shaped by curiosity, determination and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. Raised in Elizabethtown, Ky., by parents who immigrated to the United States, Hasouneh grew up with a strong appreciation for education and the opportunities it could create. As the first in her family to attend college, her educational journey has been filled with milestones that hold special meaning for both her and her family.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sierra Nunn, DMD, a second-year postdoctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s Advanced Specialty Program in Endodontics, has been selected as one of three recipients nationwide of the 2026 Foundation for Endodontics Dentsply Sirona Freedom Scholarship.