April This diversity calendar starts with month-long celebrations: Arab-American Heritage Month Autism Awareness Month Earth Month Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month
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 Health 2-3 pm Oral Presentations by UKCD Faculty Dental Home Entryway During a Pandemic, Susan S. Bishop, DMD, MHA, Assistant Professor of Dentistry
March This diversity calendar starts with month-long celebrations: National Women's History Month Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Greek-American Heritage Month Irish-American Heritage Month
Nearly 80 attendees attended the 1st Annual AADOCR Kentucky Fall Symposium, co-hosted by the UK College of Dentistry and University of Louisville School of Dentistry, held on October 20 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was supported by Colgate (presenting sponsor) and silver sponsors Straumann Group and Dentsply Sirona and SCADA Student Research Program-many thanks to our sponsors for their support! Poster Session Results DMD Student Category Mina Iskander, Tobacco-Enhances Bacterial-Induced Periodontal Disease in Mice - ULSD
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.
February This diversity calendar starts with month-long celebrations: Black History Month, celebrating the history and achievements of Black Americans. February 1: National Freedom Day, honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery. February 1: Lunar New Year, a week-long festival that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, celebrated in China as well as in Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and Mongolia.
Where to Find the Survey Link The survey link will be available between January 24 through February 25. Look for an email sent on January 24 Visit the UKCD Student Portal - look for the "Climate Survey" icon shortcut. Visit the UKCD Hub - look for the "ADEA Climate Survey" link on the homepage Background
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. Currently, the site contains dental clinic Epic training videos and tips sheets, meeting recordings, and useful communications. Additional useful content will be added as the Hub grows. Current Training Videos Posted Epic: Treatment Approval and Editing Note Before and After Signature
The 2022 Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast involves individuals from all walks of life as guest speakers and program participants. This virtual event is open to every diverse segment of the community. There are several times to watch: Monday, January 17 at 8 am on MeTV/WLEX-D2 (Ch 186 on Spectrum) Monday, January 17 at 11 am on WLEX-TV (Ch 8 and 906 on Spectrum) Monday, January 17 approx. 12 pm Noon, after airing on WLEX (LEX18.com)
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.