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The UK College of Dentistry hosted alumni, friends, and students for the Fall Symposium and Alumni Weekend, sponsored by the UKCD Alumni Association on October 17-18, 2025. The gathering started on a Friday with the awarding of two UKCD Alumni Association Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to Class of 2026 members Jovita Devasia and Jobeth Hopper, followed by a morning program that featured and update from UKCD Dean Jeff Okeson ‘72; an alumni panel (Drs. Rhonda Hogan ’99, Frank Kendrick ’90, Jacob Sword ’15 and Kala Green ’16) moderated by Class of 2026 student board representative Hallea Imel; and a continuing education course on the impact of digital dentistry on curriculum led by UKCD Assistant Dean for Digital Dentistry, Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba. The class of 2026 was invited by the UKCD Alumni Association to attend the morning program alongside alumni participants. 

The image shows two women standing indoors, smiling, and holding certificates from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. They appear to be at an awards or recognition event, with a staircase and wood-paneled wall in the background.
A panel of speakers participates in a UK Dentistry Alumni Association event, with the logo displayed on a screen behind them.

Alumni Panel 2025