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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.

4,293 UKCD Alumni

$587,557 RAISED IN 2024

180 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

UKCD Alumni at football game.

UKCD Homecoming

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Join us for the UK College of Dentistry’s Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend, Thursday, October 8 - Saturday, October 10, 2026. 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 Division of Periodontology will also celebrate its 60th anniversary. Hotel Information UKCD will have a block of rooms at a group rate of $229/per night for October 8-10 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). Football Ticket Information (UK vs. LSU)UKCD will have a block of lower-level mobile* tickets available for purchase on a first come, first served basis through our registration below.  Ticket price to be announced and will be issued to you digitally. Please make sure you use the email address you want your tickets sent to when registering. Tickets available in Fall 2026. *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!  For more details, see https://ukathletics.com/mobile-ticketing-central. Register for UKCD HomecomingIf you have received a CE certificate from the UK College of Dentistry after 2022, you likely already have an account in this system!  Try logging in with your preferred email first, or use the "forgot my password" function. If you aren't sure which email you may be signed up under, feel free to contact the Continuing Education department to verify your email.  You can reach them at 859-323-8187 (Meagan) and 859-323-8155 (Nathan)."Or, click the 'create account and register' button if you have never used our CE system before. REGISTER

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