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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