On Saturday mornings throughout the year, when others may be taking time to recharge and sleep-in, you can find University of Kentucky College of Dentistry dental students in their scrubs as they prepare to see patients at Saturday Morning Clinic. UKCD’s Saturday Morning Clinic offers treatment to underserved, underinsured children ages 4 to 12, aiding families who may face barriers in obtaining necessary dental care for their children.
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. To combat these barriers, students, faculty and staff from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) provide dental care to underserved children in the Lexington community via the Saturday Morning Clinic (SMC) program.
Nearly 40 University of Kentucky alumni and students will be honored during the 32nd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon 11 am Friday, Oct. 13, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom on UK’s campus.
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.
A reboot effort is underway! Please consider volunteering to serve on the college's Staff Advisory Council (SAC). To aid in engaging a wide variety of staff members throughout the entire college (both clinical and non-clinical) 30-minute hybrid meetings during work hours will be piloted once council meetings begin. Click here to express your interest in being involved, by November 17, or ask a question about SAC. Mission Statement:
The UK College of Dentistry (UKCD) Office of Continuing Education is pleased to announce that Meagan Castro, Staff Support Assistant, has been appointed as secretary on the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) Board of Directors. In this role, Castro will have several key responsibilities, including promoting the ACDE among dental professionals, educators, and providers, preparing for the ACDE annual meeting, and developing and distributing communications regarding meetings and events to members.
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:
By Dani Jaffe: With National Institutes of Health funding, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and College of Pharmacy are examining opioid prescriptions for adolescents and young adults after major dental procedures.
Congratulations to Dr. Jennie Ison on receiving the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) Class of 1968 Faculty Development Award. The annual award provides $5,000 to an early career UKCD faculty member who shows exceptional potential for career development.