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Deans, Chairs & Other Leaders
- Dr. Jeffrey Okeson, Dean
- Dr. Dolph Dawson, Chair, Department of Oral Health Practice
- Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Chair, Department of Oral Health Science
- Dr. Luciana Shaddox, Associate Dean for Research
- Dr. Emily Winfrey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Allison Wright, Assistant Dean for Admissions
- Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher,
  Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
- Vicki Riddell, Associate Dean of Administration and Finance
- Dr. Craig Miller, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
- Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba, Assistant Dean of Digital Dentistry
- Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher,
  Director of Institutional Effectiveness
- Dr. Wes Coffman, Director of Continuing Education
- Linda Epling, Director of Philanthropy
Academic & Student Affairs
- Dr. Emily Winfrey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Allison Wright, Assistant Dean for Admissions
- Bobby Helton, Director of Student Affairs
- Don Brown, Financial Aid Coordinator
- Rebekah Huff, Student Affairs Officer
- Melissa Shelton, Assistant Director of Admissions
- David Sacks, PhD, Senior Curriculum Coordinator
- Christine Gildersleeve, College Events Coordinator
Administration and Finance
- Vicki Riddell, Associate Dean of Administration and Finance
- Business Office
  - The UKCD Business Office directly supports the academic, research, and service missions of the college. Our team supports the management of the college’s financial activity, including financial reporting, cash handling, purchasing, and payroll oversight. We are located in Room D131 in the Dental Science Building.
  - Maggie Grubb-Luoma, Finance Director
  - Kelly Burnett, Contact with any procard, PRD, or purchase order questions.
  - Karen Alexander, Contact with any personnel onboarding, cost distribution, or separation questions.
  - Lisa Wilson
  - Trina Shields, Accountant Principal
  - Rodney Jackson, Financial Analyst
- Dental Supply
  - The UKCD Dental Supply Store directly supports the academic and service missions of the college. Our team is responsible for the oversight of dental supplies purchased for and used within the college’s many clinics. We also serve as a warehouse for regular supplies required for the education of our student dentist. We are located in the basement of the Dental Science Building, Room D79.
  - Darrell Pickering, Storekeeper
- Billing & Collections
  - Kathleen Hertz, Billing & Collections Director
  - Kathy Abney, Director, Insurance A/R, Claims, and Follow Up Services
  - Make a secure online payment here.
- UK Dental Plan
  - Ann Jarvis, Questions and comments pertaining to the UK Dental Care Plan can be sent to Ann.
  - View plan information here.
- Facilities
  - Travis Ferguson, Facilities Planner
  - Various facilities requests can be made via the UKCD employee portal.
- Human Resources
  - Human Resources will deliver services that encourage and support the success of the college. We will promote equitable policies and practices and will strive to exceed customer expectations. We will provide guidance on Human Resource decisions in support of the college’s mission. Select HR requests can be made via the UKCD employee portal. See HR forms/resources on Faculty and Staff Resources page.
  - Ivan Ralls, Director of Human Resources, D-146, IJRA224
  - Fahim Najwa, Human Resources Generalist, D-144,
- Information Technology (IT)
  - Matt Hoover, Manager of Information Technology
  - Aaron Gosper, IS Technical Support Specialist
  - Sam Hale, Computer Support Specialist III
  - Jonathan Luna, Computer Support Specialist I
  - Logan Woodrum, Computer Support Specialist
  - Malini Kirakodu, Data Management Specialist
- Barbara Dickson, Faculty Resource Coordinator
- Andy Simonds, Analytics Director Click here for UKHC Analytical Data Requests & Services – Enterprise Data Services.
- Ann Jarvis Submit a request for UKCD communications/marketing support here.
Clinic Managers
- Adrena Shoopman-Woolwine, Dentistry Ambulatory Clinic Operations Director
- Bernadette Adams, Shared Services Director
- Danielle Bryant, OMFS Resident Clinic Manager
- Lisa Brummer, Turfland General Dentistry Clinic Manager
- Denise Marshall, Kentukcy Clinic Adult Dentistry Clinic Manager
- Nikki Gaines, Kentukcy Clinic Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Manager
- Bhajana Joshi, Kentukcy Clinic Orofacial Pain Clinic Manager
- Diane McCord, DMD Student Clinic Manager
- Ruta Panyik, Periodontics Clinic Manager
- Katie Adams, Orthodontics Clinic Manager
- Anne Matlock-Ethier, West Regional Clinic Manager
- Ashley Dowlen, Dental Science Building Faculty Practice Clinic Manager
- Hope Blevins, Endodontic Clinic Manager
Departments and Divisions
- Department of Oral Health Practice Divisions
- Department of Oral Health Science Divisions
  - Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Chair
  - Division Chiefs:
  - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Melvyn Yeoh
  - Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Cristina Perez
  - Adult Dentistry, Dr. John Burt
  - Oral Pathology, Dr. Jennie Ison
  - Orofacial Pain, Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay
  - Orthodontics, Dr. Cynthia Beeman
  - Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Ron Singer
- Digital Dentistry
  - Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba, Assistant Dean for Digital Dentistry
Patient Access & Call Center
- Ryan Wethington, Patient Relations Manager Senior
- Reagan Maxie, Patient Relations Manager
QA, Credentialing & Compliance
- Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher,
  Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
- Tisha Clayborn, Quality Assurance & Safety Manager
Alumni Engagement
- Ryan Vicini, Director of Alumni Engagement
- View Alumni Association and event information here. Complete an online form to share practice opportunities. Request a transcript here.

Updated: October 24, 2023

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