Faculty Resources

Welcome to the Faculty Resources Hub

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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UKCD Faculty Resources

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

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Faculty Events

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Faculty Meeting

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

The UK College of Dentistry will hold its regular Faculty Meeting to share key updates and discuss college-wide initiatives. The meeting will include information related to academic programs, clinical operations, research activity, strategic planning, and announcements relevant to the entire faculty body. This gathering offers a forum for collective discussion, collaboration, and communication as the College continues its mission to advance education, patient care, and service. All faculty are encouraged to attend.