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.
Class of 2021 – Future Plans
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. each Saturday.
Join University of Kentucky alumni, friends, and supporters on April 21, 2021, for One Day for UK. The giving day will ensure all College of Dentistry students have life-changing opportunities and the best learning experiences possible. On April 21, the College of Dentistry is raising money for the College of Dentistry Scholarship Fund to help address one of the biggest challenges for many dental students, affording their dental education.
By Meredith Weber Jan. 29, 2021
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.
The college's annual alumni magazine, Perspectives, is now available. Click here to see all available issues.
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.
Nearly two years into a three-year project to "Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky," the University of Kentucky's College of Dentistry (UKCD) continues its work to raise public awareness of the symptoms of oral cancer and help connect patients who need additional care to cancer specialists in Lexington.