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Why Alumni Support Matters

As an alum of the College of Dentistry, you know firsthand the dedication, perseverance, and countless hours it takes to become a dental professional. Today’s students are walking the same path—balancing rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical experiences, and the financial challenges that come with pursuing a professional degree.

Your support helps ease those burdens and creates opportunities that shape not only their education, but also the quality of care they will one day provide to patients and communities. Alumni gifts strengthen scholarships, provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and expand research and service opportunities that prepare students to meet the evolving needs of oral health care.

When alumni invest in students, they are doing more than helping individuals succeed. They are advancing the profession as a whole and ensuring that the next generation of dentists has the tools, resources, and confidence to lead.

The Impact of Giving

  • Scholarships reduce financial stress and allow students to focus on learning and patient care.
  • Clinical and research support keeps training on the cutting edge of dentistry.
  • Student programs and outreach initiatives expand opportunities to serve and connect with the community.

Every gift—large or small—makes a difference. Together, alumni support builds a stronger College of Dentistry and a brighter future for students and the patients they will serve.

Join us in investing in the future of dentistry by supporting current students today.

3200+ UKCD Alumni

$597,709 RAISED IN 2023

150+ ANNUAL DONORS

Contact Us

Office of Alumni Affairs Ryan Vicini, Director of Alumni Affairs
Location Detail
770 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297
Email
rlvici2@uky.edu
Phone
859-323-6676

Contact Us

Office of Philanthropy Linda Epling, Director of Philanthropy
Location Detail
770 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297
Email
linda.epling@uky.edu
Phone
(859) 323-6918

Alumni & Giving Events

Fall Symp

2025 Fall Symposium and Alumni Weekend

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Join us for the UK College of Dentistry’s Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend, Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18, 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 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. Hotel Information UKCD has a block of rooms at a group rate of $209/night for Oct 16-October 19 at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, located at 369 W. Vine Street, Lexington.  Make hotel reservations ONLINE or by calling 859-231-9000 or toll free 1-877-539-1648 (and ask for the UK Dentistry block).  HOTEL BLOCK IS CLOSED.Football Ticket InformationUKCD has a block of lower-level mobile* tickets in Section 11 available for purchase on a first come, first served basis through our registration below.  Tickets are $160 each and will be issued to you digitally.  Please make sure you use the email address you want your tickets sent to when registering. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.*UK Athletics is excited to announce mobile ticketing for all UK Athletics home events! You’ll be able to avoid will call lines, waiting for tickets to arrive in the mail, enjoy quick and contactless entry into venues and easily access and transfer tickets to friends or family all from your mobile device!  See https://ukathletics.com/mobile-ticketing-central/  for more details.  

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