University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

09/02/2026

On August 28, we celebrated the Class of 2030 as they received their white coats — a milestone representing all the hard work that brought them to UKCD and the exciting journey ahead.

We’re so proud to have you as part of the UKCD family. Congratulations, Class of 2030!

#2030

09/02/2026

🦷 Looking to sharpen your skills in immediate implant therapy?

Join the UK College of Dentistry's Division of Periodontology on Saturday, Oct. 10, for “Immediate Implant and Provisionalization: Lessons Learned Over 29 Years” with Joseph Kan, DDS, MS.

Earn 3 CE credit hours while exploring predictable esthetic outcomes, bone and soft tissue grafting, implant mucosal recession and papilla loss, complication management and interdisciplinary cases.

📍 Mane on Main | Lexington, KY
🎓 3 dentistry CE credit hours
🥞 Breakfast and lunch included
💵 DMD students: $100 | Faculty/residents: $150 | Private practice/alumni: $300

Registration closes Sept. 28.

👉 Learn more and register

08/27/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Sierra Nunn!

The UKCD endodontics postdoctoral candidate just earned a major national honor — and a $50,000 scholarship. See what makes this recognition so special and what it means for her future in endodontics.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sierra Nunn, DMD, a second-year postdoctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s Advanced Specialty Program in Endodontics, has been selected as one of three recipients nationwide of the 2026 Foundation for Endodontics Dentsply Sirona Freedom Scholarsh...

08/24/2026

Last week, we had a wonderful week of outreach at back to school events in Greenup County.

We passed out a ton of toothbrushes and permission slips for our Seal Kentucky Program at Greenup County High School, McKell Elementary, and Greenup County School of Innovation. Minion toothbrushes were the favorite.

Many thanks to the Greenup Schools team for being such excellent hosts.

08/20/2026

Hellooo, UKCD alums! Heading to the KDA Annual Meeting?

Visit the UKCD booth Friday and Saturday to say hello, catch up and see what’s happening at the college.

Then join us Friday night for the UKCD Alumni Reception with Dean Jeff Okeson! No registration is required. Stop by and reconnect with fellow Wildcats.

You can spin to win prizes at the booth and the reception!

We can’t wait to see you at KDA! 💙

08/20/2026

A special message from the Class of 2030.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our UKCD alumni and friends, all 65 white coats for the Class of 2030 have been sponsored!

Each coat represents an important milestone in a student’s journey and a reminder that the UKCD community is cheering them on as they take their next steps toward becoming dentists.

08/18/2026

Our Endodontics postdoctoral candidates and staff traded files for frying pans during a recent team-building cooking class!

From stir-fry and honey jalapeño pork to chicken Milanese, the evening served up plenty of good food, laughs and teamwork. It was a fun opportunity to connect outside the clinic and strengthen the relationships that make our Endodontics program special.

Turns out, our Endodontics team knows its way around more than one kind of recipe!

08/07/2026

Don't miss your chance to join fellow alumni for a great day on the course!

Registration for the UKCD Alumni Association Golf Tournament closes August 10.

Reconnect with classmates, enjoy friendly competition, and support the future of the UK College of Dentistry. ⛳

Register Today: https://dentistry.uky.edu/events/ukcd-alumni-association-golf-tournament

08/05/2026

Why UKCD? We asked our new students . . . and their answers did not disappoint. Hear what brought the Class of 2030 to the UK College of Dentistry.

08/04/2026

Unboxing day with the D1s . First-year kits are here!