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What began in 1962 with a class of 25 students has grown to a college leading in innovation and committed to outreach, with alumni worldwide. The UK College of Dentistry 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.

Updated: March 13, 2024

News

Sep 27

New partnership brings mobile dentist's office to Lexington students

Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

On September 27, the University of Kentucky dental program mobile unit joined the HealthFirst Lex mobile unit and brought the dentist to students at Breckinridge Elementary School in Lexington.

Sep 23

UKCD Students Visit Black Males Working Academy

Time: 9:00 am to 10:15 am

UKCD students recently participated in the Fayette County Public Schools' Black Males Working Academy, where they made a significant impact on local students.

Apr 09

2024 CCTS Spring Conference

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Dissemination and Implementation across the Translational Spectrum