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We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. This space is designed to support you in your teaching, research, clinical, and service roles by providing quick access to essential tools, policies, and opportunities.

Our faculty are at the heart of the College’s mission to advance oral health through education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Whether you are new to UKCD or a long-standing member of our community, we hope these resources help you thrive and stay connected.

We appreciate your commitment to excellence and the meaningful impact you have on our students, patients, and the profession.

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Research Advisory Committee

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) that supports state-of-the-art, evidence-based patient care and advances UKCD research toward national and international recognition.

The RAC meets on the second Monday of each month for one hour. All members of the college—students, faculty, and staff—are welcome to attend. Meetings are designed to encourage engagement and open, collaborative discussion.

Examples of ways the RAC supports the College of Dentistry’s research environment include:

  • Developing internal grant review processes to assist investigators in pursuing external funding
  • Establishing mentoring opportunities for early-career and junior investigators
  • Providing recommendations to the Dean regarding funding for resident and DMD research-related travel and research projects
  • Assisting with and advising on the promotion of research activities across the college
  • Overseeing Research Track programs and small internal research grants
  • Supporting the development of future research-related programs within the college

Committee Members: 

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Dr. Kara Hourdas

Kara Hourdas

Division Chief of Comprehensive Care, Assistant Professor

kbhour2@uky.edu

Dr. Mark Schachman

Mark Schachman

Assistant Professor, Director of Endodontics Certificate Program

mark.schachman@uky.edu

Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba Hidalgo

Rodrigo Fuentealba

Assistant Dean for Digital Dentistry, Assistant Professor

refu223@uky.edu

Dr. Jennie Ison

Jennie Ison

Chief, Division of Oral Pathology

Jennie.Ison@uky.edu

Dr. Thamer Musbah

Thamer Musbah

Associate Professor, Division Chief, Director Dental Urgent Care Clinic

thamer.musbah@uky.edu