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Make plans to attend the 19th Annual CCTS Spring Conference! This year's theme is "Dissemination and Implementation across the Translational Spectrum." Hundreds of researchers, clinicians, research staff, students, and community members will gather to share findings and foster collaborations.  Full agenda, additional details, and registration available here.  Deadlinesread more...

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Congratulations to UKCD staff member Clem Stambaugh on publishing his second book.  Stambaugh was interviewed by the Kentucky Kernel. See the full article here.  read more...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of the Provost has funded eight transformative projects, supporting an inaugural cohort of IMPACT Award recipients.  read more...

An election of one (1) Faculty Council seat is forthcoming. The nomination period will run from October 30–November 6, 2023. The election will run from November 7–14, 2023. Forward all nominations and/or questions to Drs. Mark Schachman or Cindy Beeman.   Membership to the Council is open to all non-administrative Faculty members. Please consider self-nominating or nominating someone else for this important seat.   Faculty Council:read more...

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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) held its 9th Annual Dental Implant Symposium on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center. This year's symposium welcomed 177 attendees, consisting of a diverse spectrum of participants from UK, private practitioners, specialists, and esteemed organizations.   This year’s discussions focused on “Current Challenges with Dental Implants.” The speakers included keynote speaker, Dr. Yair Whiteman, as well as Drs. Ahmad Kutkut, Celin Arce, Amanda Piche, David Brock, Karah Brown, Aditi Desai, and Octavio Gonzalez.  read more...

On a perfect day for golf, a record number of 116 players participated in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Alumni Association Golf Tournament. Twenty-nine teams competed at the University of Kentucky Big Blue Course for best score and other honors on Saturday, August 19. Tournament proceeds assist with student and alumni activities provided by UKCD Alumni Association.read more...

  Remote Area Medical (RAM), founded in 1985 by Stan Brock, hosts free pop-up medical, dental, and vision care clinics to those in need across the country, some of which the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) students, faculty, and staff have enjoyed taking part in over the years.  read more...

                    Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2023: Rahaf Abualsoud Lexington, KY University of Kentucky Entering an Associateship in Kentucky    Annalee Adams Pineville, KY Union Collegeread more...

The American Association for Women Dentists (AAWD), a club that empowers and encourages women within the dental community, at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) recently hosted the Cusp of Carabelli Masquerade Ball. The event welcomed over 100 attendees consisting of students, faculty, and staff, and included a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Greenhouse 17.  read more...

Congratulations to the following UK College of Dentistry (UKCD) five faculty members for their promotions approved by the Board of Trustees:  read more...

Dental Public Health has always been important to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) to give back to the underserved communities of Kentucky and provide a learning experience for dental students. read more...

4/25/2023 Update: Nomination deadline extended to Monday, May 1, 2023. Dear Faculty and Staff,  I am pleased to announce the call for nominations for several UKCD awards. Recipients will be announced during this year’s college retreat in July.  Nominations for the following awards are being accepted now through Monday, April 24: Faculty Awards - Dean’s Award for Achievements in Research Dean’s Award for Achievements in Service Dean’s Award for Achievements in Teaching Staff Awards - read more...

Congratulations to Dr. Craig Miller on being named the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the UK College of Dentistry (UKCD). Miller starts his role upon his return from sabbatical, during which time he participated in the Fulbright Specialist Program and traveled to Israel.  read more...

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One Day for UK, the University's annual giving day where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends can support their favorite college, program, and cause, is taking place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. This year, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) wishes to support Saturday Morning Clinic (SMC), an effort to care for the underserved children of Kentucky.  read more...

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March is Women's History Month. Established in 1987, the month recognizes all women for their valuable contributions to history and society.  More monthly observations: read more...

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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) congratulates Dr. Ian Boggero on being awarded the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS) Pilot Award. The award was given to support Boggero’s study, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati’s Dr. Christopher King, “Feasibility of Using Daily Diaries in Young Adults with Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions.”  read more...

Eight DMD students from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) had the privilege of attending the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago, Illinois, held in late 2022. This is an annual leadership conference that emphasizes skills students will need to be a successful business owner, team leader, or manager in their dental career.read more...

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DMD Student Research Fellowship: Through the Center for Oral Health Research, UKCD provides a number of stipends annually for students to participate in research projects. The fundamental goal of these projects is to “create new knowledge” for the profession so that prevention and treatment of oral and craniofacial diseases continues to evolve. UKCD students in these mentored read more...

The Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention Clinic will be offering flu vaccines on Thursday, October 20.  More details and information on requesting an appointment will be posted when available.  Appointments available for UKCD Faculty and Staff onlyread more...

Dr. Dolph Dawson was named chair of the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Dawson has been with the UK College of Dentistry, since 1998.read more...

Many thanks to the 100 golfers who recently participated in the UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association Golf Tournament. Twenty-five teams competed at the University of Kentucky Big Blue Course for best score and other honors on Saturday, August 20. Tournament proceeds assist with student and alumni activities provided by UKCD Alumni Association. See event photos here on Flickr. read more...

Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2022:   Mitul Ahmed Mayfield, Kentucky University of Kentucky Entering an Associateship in Cincinnati, Ohio   Raneem Alhakim Chicago, Illinois Benedictine University Entering an Associateship with Associate for General Dentistry in Chicago, Illinois   Noor Ali Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky Entering an Associateship with Dental Dreams  read more...

Register to attend and submit your abstract for CCTS 2022 Spring Conference, Climate and Health! College of Dentistry Schedule 12:30-2pm Dentistry Keynote Social and Commercial Determinants of Health, Scott L. Tomar, DMD, MPH, DrPH, Professor and Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, Vice President, American Board of Dental Public Healthread more...

Join members of the SNDA chapter at UK for a fun-filled virtual learning. Participants will learn about the field of dentistry, the UKCD interview process and more. High school and undergraduate students welcome! Register here while openings are available.     read more...

February This diversity calendar starts with month-long celebrations:read more...

UKCD's 8th Annual Dental Implant Symposium will be held on Friday, August 26. As part of the program, a digital poster presentation session will be held to show clinical cases, research, systematic reviews, and topic reviews associated to Dental Implantology. Detailed instructions for poster preparation will be shared at a later date. Any questions regarding abstracts and poster submission can be sent to Dr. Gonzalez (ogonz2@uky.edu).  read more...

As a new means of collecting and organizing useful information and resources for college faculty and staff, a SharePoint site has been created called the UKCD Hub. Users will be prompted to enter LinkBlue details in order to view the site. read more...

January This diversity calendar starts with month-long celebrations in January: Poverty in America Awareness Month Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month January 1: New Year's Day, the first day of the year as celebrated by many countries. January 6: The Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day or Día de los Reyes, a Christian holiday that recognizes the visit of the three wise men to the baby Jesus after his birth.read more...

The Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention Clinic is offering flu vaccines on Oct. 21. Please see details below.read more...

  This latest issue of Perspectives magazine is available online here. Catch up on college news, alumni hightlights, and more. read more...

Recently, the American Association for Dental Research (AADR)  announced program participants/mentees for the second class of the AADR Mentoring an Inclusive Network for a Diverse Workforce of the Future (AADR MIND the Future). Selected mentees included UKCD's Dr. Rubelisa Candido Gomes de Oliveira. read more...

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Nearly 100 University of Kentucky College of Dentistry faculty, staff and students volunteered their services at the UK COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kroger Field on Saturday, Feb. 13. The volunteers enabled the clinic to offer expanded Saturday hours and an increased vaccination capacity by about 1,000 people. This is the third of a five-week volunteer effort from UK's health care colleges to extend clinic hours from noon to 6 p.m.read more...

March 10, 2021 Update: Due to increased patient demand, additional 2021 free limited screening sessions are limited to individuals who have already pre-registered to attend. The college thanks everyone for their interest in this event.   read more...

Hear an excerpt from Dr. Al Wiemann, chief, Division of Endodontics, as he addresses dental school applicants and discusses the benefits of the endodontic suite to dental students. read more...

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Dr. Zindell Richardson has been named chair of the Department of Oral Health Science at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. As a new faculty member, Dr. Richardson hopes to continue the college's mission of leadership in education, patient care, discovery and community engagement.read more...

The Hispanic Student Dental Association at the UK College of Dentistry exists to help educate the hispanic community on topics related to oral health as well as to spread understanding of the hispanic community at the college. Association members Elizabeth Mechas and Victor Daza were interviewed earlier this year about their work with the group. Learn more about the Hispanic Student Dental Association's efforts and how the organization benefits dental students by watching the video below.read more...

I believe it is very important that we acknowledge what is occurring in our country at this time. These incidents affect many aspects of our lives. I personally was extremely distraught seeing videos that occurred in Minneapolis. It was a blatant violation of anyone and everyone’s human rights. It is difficult for me to understand how this can continue to occur in our country.read more...

The Gene P. Lewis Fellowship was created in recognition of Dr. Lewis’ many contributions to clinical care and research in Public Health and Oral-Systemic Health Disparities and his prominence as a leader and role model in the field. The goal of this fellowship is to support professional students, graduate students, pos-doctoral fellows, or junior faculty in the development of meaningful evidence that will ultimately lead to the reduction of Oral Health Disparities in the state of Kentucky. read more...

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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the PEPP program for 2020 has been canceled. The safety and welfare of participants is of utmost importance. We look forward to offering PEPP in the Summer of 2021. read more...

Earlier this month, the UK College of Dentistry (UKCD) partnered with the UK College of Nursing to offer the flu vaccine in UKCD’s Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention Clinic for the first time. UKCD faculty, staff, and students received their shots from nursing and dental student teams in the clinic. read more...

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If you ask dental students at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry why they are interested in pursuing a career in dentistry at UK, many times, they will mention service—their passion for providing community support and the many opportunities they can participate in at UK to provide care and engage with communities. For dental student Jenna Perkins, this calling to serve helped shape her summer before starting her second year in dental school. read more...

Dental student members of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) are ramping up for their largest annual fundraiser of the year—the Strut Your Smile Charity Fashion Show and Silent Auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the women of GreenHouse17, an advocacy agency serving 17 counties in Kentucky, committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families. read more...

On a perfect day for golf, 56 players participated in the college’s annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament. Fifteen teams competed for best score. The top three teams consisted of the following players: First Place: Daniel Passidomo, Andy Bayer, Andrew Cain, and Phil Speelman; Second Place: Shiv Pruthi, Daniel Crain, Connor Leisge, and Dylan Kelley; and Third Place: Tyler Bolin, Rusty Bolin, Joe Roberts, and Cole Hackett. The sponsors of this year’s event included: Luncheon - Boyd Thornton Dental; Beverage Cart - White, Greer and Maggard; and 19th Hole Award Reception - UK Federal Credit Union. Prize hole sponsors including Roberts Insurance and Investments; Kinder Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Andrey Kinder, DMD; Kentucky Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; and James Motor Company. Holes sponsors included: Drs. Beto and Bogardus; Bittersweet Acres Equine Boarding; Drs. Greg Erena, Gilman Peterson & W. Michael Sexton; Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg; and Psimer & Associates, Inc. Proceeds from the golf tournament assist with UKCD student and alumni activities provided by UKCD Alumni Association. Details on next year’s tournament, and other alumni events, will be posted at dentistry.uky.edu/alumni when available.    read more...

Dr. Luciana Shaddox has been named associate dean for research at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD), effective July 1, 2019.  As associate dean for research, Shaddox will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to help develop and facilitate new research and new research collaborative teams within and outside UKCD. read more...

By: Jenny Wells-Hosley This week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year.read more...

It only takes one day, one gift to make a difference.read more...

Since the 1980s, the Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP) has provided an opportunity for students in underserved Kentucky counties, and minority populations underrepresented in healthcare, to explore a career in medicine or dentistry.read more...

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Dr. David Thornton was recently named associate dean for Clinical Affairs for the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD). Previously Thornton served as chief of the Division of Comprehensive Care and assistant dean for Clinical Affairs at UKCD. read more...

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By Tony Marusic  A $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation will enable the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry (UKCD) to launch its “Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky” project. The three-year project will raise public awareness of the symptoms of oral cancer and its links to heavy alcohol and tobacco use, provide approximately 1,000 oral cancer screenings at local health departments, and help connect patients who need additional care to cancer specialists in Lexington. read more...

By Amy Jones-Timoney, Loretta Stafford, Kody Kiser, and Brad Nally Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides encourages innovative and dynamic approaches to patient care, research and education in his role as dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.read more...

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When Danville native Linda Pike was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2010, she was relieved to finally discover a name for the condition that had kept her from getting a good night's rest for years. Her troubles were far from over though, as she had a tough time adjusting to conventional treatments. However, thanks to help from UK Dentistry, Pike is now finding it much easier to get a good night's rest.read more...

Three DMD students from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry have been selected to present at the 2018 American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting, which is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) Annual Meeting, will take place March 21-24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.read more...

Protecting the oral health of children is an investment that pays lifelong dividends. Unfortunately, many families in central Kentucky face access to care barriers that prevent children from receiving the treatment they need.read more...

In July 2017, Dr. Ahmad Kutkut became president of the Kentucky section of the American College of Prosthodontists. Since then, he has worked diligently to foster new opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and growth. "My goal is to make the ACP's Kentucky section number one in the nation by making future dentists aware of how a prosthodontist can provide care to patients to improve their quality of life and satisfy their dental needs beyond general dentistry," he said, "Also, I want to enhance collaboration between disciplines to increase the standard of care."read more...

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science 13th Annual CCTS Spring Conference “OPIOIDS: Addressing the Public Health Crisis through Translational Science” Friday, April 13, 2018                               Lexington Convention Center   Deadline to submit an abstract: Monday, March 5, 2018 Submit online at https://ccts.uky.edu/ccts/2018-spring-conference-abstracts-call    read more...

UK Dentistry’s Dr. Joseph Van Sickels recently traveled to the capital city of Egypt to deliver a keynote lecture regarding orthognathic surgery. The lecture was part of a four-day course offered by the Continuing Dental Education and Training Center at Cairo University. read more...

Earlier this month, distinguished University of Kentucky students and alumni were honored with the Torch of Excellence and Torch Bearer awards at the 27th annual Lyman T. Johnson Upholding the Torch of Excellence awards ceremony. Among those recognized were College of Dentistry alumna Dr. Tonda Helton, and fourth-year student dentist Whitney White.read more...

Saturday Morning Clinics (SMC) have been a tradition at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry for over four decades. In addition to providing no-cost treatment to children in the Lexington area, this student-led initiative also gives prospective students the chance to visit the college for a firsthand look at clinic operations. Several UK pre-dental students shared their experience from observing the October 21 SMC.read more...

The Osteo Science Foundation (OFS) has selected Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents Drs. Diego Hurtado and Brent Newby for participation in its prestigious Clinical Observership Program.read more...

The opportunity to provide comprehensive patient care is essential to the functioning of UK Dentistry clinics. Over the course of the past year, Frankfort native Kathy Carter has become very familiar with specialists across multiple UK Dentistry practices as they have worked together to reverse the damage caused by a decades-old dental implant.read more...

Earlier this month, several staff members from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry traveled to Iowa City, Iowa to present on a variety of topics at the 2017 axiUm Consortium Midyear Meeting. The meeting brings together representatives from institutions across the nation to share innovations and updates regarding chart tracking, treatment planning, and various other aspects of practice management.read more...

On the surface, the art of dance and the art of dentistry might seem to be of two completely different worlds. However, if you take a closer look, you'll notice that both are rooted in technique and emphasize focus in execution. For third-year University of Kentucky College of Dentistry student Danielle Sadler, dance and dentistry actually go hand in hand.read more...

Periodontology residents at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry have become among the first in the nation to begin training to integrate laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) and laser-assisted peri-implantitis procedure (LAPIP) protocols into their curriculum. This ultimately will allow them to deliver treatment that is less painful and results in faster recovery.read more...

Congratulations to Dr. Elizangela Bertoli from the Division of Orofacial Pain and Dr. Dolph Dawson from the Division of Periodontology on their recent promotions to Associate Professor with tenure.read more...

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is partnering with UKCD graduate Dr. Craig Adams and the Restoration Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina to offer fourth-year dentistry students the opportunity to take part in a faculty-directed clinical rotation in Nicaragua. Participants in the program will depart from the U.S. on Saturday, September 30, and return on Saturday, October 7.read more...

Community outreach endeavors play a tremendous role in shaping the student dentists of the future. As part of S.M.I.L.E Week — Students Matriculating Into the Learning Experience — incoming first-year DMD students had the option to participate in a service project in the greater Lexington community. This was the first time that D1 students have had the opportunity to experience this level of service as an entire cohort before classes began. read more...

This summer, the third floor DMD Student Clinic underwent a complete transformation. Patients will now experience leading-edge care in a facility outfitted with updated operatories, upgraded computer systems, and even a milling room and digital design center.read more...

Being a DMD student is a full-time job. Navigating rigorous coursework while managing one’s personal health and wellness can seem like an intimidating task to handle.read more...

Advanced digital technology is challenging the limits of what is possible in oral health, function and beauty. Beginning this fall, the UK College of Dentistry will join a select group of pilot institutions in launching the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Digital Dentistry Curriculum.read more...

One of the five founders of UK College of Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Dachi, passed away July 2, 2017, at age 84 after a long battle with cancer. In 1961, when Dr. Alvin Morris was named UKCD’s first dean, he hired Dachi to be the college’s first chairman of the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine. On July 1, 1961, the team gathered to develop a battle plan. read more...

Since joining the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry 18 months ago, Dean Stephanos Kyrkanides has worked with faculty, students and the community to make his vision for increasing the use of digital dentistry at UKCD a reality. Kyrkanides’s goals are three-pronged; he wants to utilize leading edge technology to educate clinical dentists, reduce wait time for patients and establish UKCD as leaders in the field of dentistry.read more...

One piece of safety equipment often ignored when purchasing sporting goods is the mouth guard. Each year, more than five million teeth are avulsed (come out of the socket) due to trauma. The cost to treat an avulsed tooth, over a lifetime, can range from $5,000 to $20,000. Not only do mouth guards reduce the possibility of dental injuries, they reduce the severity of injuries that do occur and the cost of care.read more...

Being mentally and physically healthy enables students to perform at their peak. Oral health is often an aspect of health neglected during college years. To assist in improving the oral health, and overall health, of students, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry will pilot a new service providing students at UK with easier access to select, no-cost dental care.read more...

As part of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s (UKCD) annual Research Day, held in conjunction with the CCTS Spring Conference, Dr.read more...

During spring break 47 University of Kentucky students, faculty and community members will be spending their spring break in Santo Domingo, Ecuador on an interdisciplinary health brigade experience with Shoulder to Shoulder Global (STSG).read more...

Educators at the University of Kentucky care about their students' success. At the UK College of Dentistry, that means helping prepare our future dentists to deliver leading edge, patient-centered care. read more...

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science 12th Annual CCTS Spring Conference Held in conjunction with these College and Center-specific programs:read more...

UKCD student dentists to support UK Shoulder to Shoulder Global WUKY's "UK Perspectives" focuses on the people and programs of the University of Kentucky and is hosted by WUKY General Manager Tom Godell.  Today's program features Craig Borie, program coordinator for UK International Center's Shoulder to Shoulder Global program that operates a year-round health clinic in Santo Domingo, Ecuador. Shoulder to Shoulder is one of the beneficiaries of the Good Giving Challenge in Central Kentucky.read more...

Distinguished University of Kentucky students and alumni were honored with the Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards during the recent 26th annual Lyman T. Johnson Upholding the Torch of Excellence awards ceremony. The recipients are honored for significant contributions to the university and the community. Chester Grundy, special projects coordinator for the UK Alumni Association, introduced keynote speaker Gerald Smith at the event.read more...

The University of Kentucky Center for Interprofessional Health Education recently inducted faculty members from across four health colleges to the second cohort of faculty fellows and associates.read more...

In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month, UK Dentistry is reminding everyone that good oral health goes a long way in supporting overall wellbeing. To assist in ensuring people are using the best tools to achieve a healthy smile, on Tuesdays during the month of October, UK Dentistry will be offering free dental goodies, while supplies last. Additional details are available at below.read more...

The College of Dentistry is initiating a new grant program (total direct costs of $100,000 over two years) funded by the Dean, with contributions from the UK Center for Oral Health Research, to enhance the development of basic, applied, and translational research data.The primary purpose is to support submission of a future grant application (R03, R21, R01) by enhancing the competitive opportunity for external research funding.  Deadline for submission of completed applications is December 15, 2016 by 5 p.m. ET.read more...

In September, Dr. Rick Windhorn, assistant dean for Digital Dentistry at the UK College of Dentistry (UKCD), traveled to Seoul, South Korea, to speak at the 618th Dental Company Dental Operational Training. The annual event focuses on continuing education for dental professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing distinguished lecturers to present on a variety of dental topics.read more...

The following column ran in the Lexington Herald-Leader Sunday, Sept., 11, 2016.read more...

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry now provides students the opportunity to participate in an oral medicine externship. The unique opportunity blends clinical clerkships within the fully accredited Orofacial Pain Program, the dynamic activities of UKCD's Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology.read more...

The following is a blog from UK Interim Vice President for Institutional Diversity Terry Allen. There are so many things we don’t yet know about the tragic shooting deaths this week of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, now compounded by the horrific killing and wounding of 12 police officers in Dallas. What we do know is, in so many respects, of little comfort. We are enveloped by a numbing sensation, overwhelming confusion and sadness. So many of us feel a fatiguing familiarity to all of this senseless and incomprehensible violence.read more...

As part of KET's "Inside Oral Health Care" initiative, funded in part by a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Drs.read more...

It all started with a toothache. In 2002, Sandy Baker had a root canal but that dental work lead to additional work which left her with constant jaw pain. Eventually, the tooth was extracted; unfortunately, the pain was not removed with it.  read more...

The new University of Kentucky Dentistry West Regional Clinic was celebrated Friday, May 20 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new general dentistry clinic, located in the Marshall County Health Department in Benton, Kentucky, will open in early June.read more...

Ebersole Receives University Research Professor Award University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Associate Dean for Research Jeff Ebersole, Ph.D., was honored with the University Research Professor Award for his demonstrated excellence in research. read more...

When Dr. Daria 'Nikki' Stone, associate professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, became the director of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program in Hazard, she realized she was finally in the right place at the right time; where her piece of the puzzle fit in the big picture.  read more...

The opportunity for six UKCD students to receive a $1000 research fellowship is available for 2016-2017. Proposals are due May 6, 2016. Research fellowships provide students a great opportunity to receive mentorship from a faculty member, investigate an important research question, create new knowledge, and receive funding.read more...

Studies show that mindfulness, the skill of learning to pay attention without judgment to one’s present–moment experience, offers a way to improve a person’s well-being. Mindfulness-based techniques and tools have been proven to provide significant improvement with anxiety, stress, and mood issues.read more...

Click here to read Kentucky.com's article on UK College of Dentistry graduate Dr. Robert Henry and his efforts through Mission Lexington Dental Clinic.  read more...

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for 2015 was awarded to Mark Davis, DMD. Davis, a 1967 UKCD graduate, received many nominations from classmates and peers, as well as from his daughter and fellow UKCD alum, Dr. Lea Wheeler.read more...

University of Kentucky, UK HealthCare and the UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center celebrated the 10th anniversary and the success story of theat a special ceremony on Sept. 9.  read more...

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As a final step before leaving the United States to serve abroad, U.S. Army Logistical Chief Warrant Officer Four Josie Evans went for a routine medical exam at her base in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Expecting to be found medically fit for deployment, instead Evans was given much different news.read more...

  Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers joined public health and university officials today to announce a new dentist recruitment program aimed at promoting sustained oral health and well-being in eastern Kentucky. The new loan forgiveness program is supported by $500,000 in state funds and is available for dental students who practice in the region. The dental schools at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville will administer the program, providing two to five awardees $100,000 each for a two-year commitment.read more...

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry graduate Jonathan Francis and Assistant Professor Lina Sharab were recognized for their research efforts by the American Association of Orthodontists(AAO), and they presented their research during the recent 2015 AAO Annual Session in San Francisco.read more...

The University of Kentucky Students United withAmerica’s ToothFairy (SUAT) chapter was recently spotlighted by the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation for their passion to supply oral health education to elementary and middle schools in Kentucky.Through the America’s ToothFairy® program, the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation works to eliminate children’s preventable suffering from pediatric dental disease by providing programread more...

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is working to introduce tomorrow’s dentists to the profession now — offering students a glimpse into the world of a practicing dentist. Undergraduate students from Morehead State University, enrolled in a special online pre-dental lecture course, visited UK to take part in several hands-on dental exercises using the latest instruments in dental technology.read more...