Lyon College School of Dental Medicine

05/28/2026

A milestone moment for health care education in Arkansas!

Lyon College officially celebrated the grand opening of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic on May 20 in Little Rock. The new clinic will provide high-quality, affordable dental care while giving future dentists hands-on experience serving communities across the state.

This exciting addition reflects Lyon College’s commitment to improving access to care and preparing the next generation of health care professionals to make a difference.

Check out the event photo album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lyoncollegescots/albums/72177720333895592/
(Photo Credit: Touching Moments Photography-Central Arkansas LLC)

Explore this photo album by Lyon College on Flickr!

05/22/2026

Smiles, service, and teamwork in action!

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine students and faculty were proud to volunteer this week at the Special Olympics Arkansas 2026 Summer Games, providing oral exams and helping athletes get properly fitted for mouth guards. We’re honored to support these incredible athletes and promote healthy smiles both on and off the field!

05/21/2026

Lyon College on Wednesday opened the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic at 5 Allied Drive in Little Rock, expanding dental education and access to care in Arkansas.

“The opening of our patient care clinic represents an important step forward for our school and for the communities we serve,” said Dr. Burke Soffe, founding dean of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine. “This clinic reflects our mission to educate outstanding dental professionals while providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across Arkansas.”

During the event, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced a partnership supporting patient assistance funding. President Melissa Taverner said the clinic strengthens care access and student training.

Services at the clinic include cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, implants and digital imaging.

For more information about patient services, visit lyon.edu/dental.

Read the full story here: https://www.lyon.edu/news/posts/lyon-college-school-of-dental-medicine-celebrates-patient-care-clinic-opening-in-little-rock

05/20/2026

The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, Arkansas’s first and only dental school, will celebrate the grand opening of its patient care clinic today from 5-7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the dental school, 5 Allied Drive, Little Rock.

Join us as we open the doors to this exciting new chapter in dental education and patient care. Guests are invited to tour the new clinic, meet with students, faculty and staff, and learn more about the School of Dental Medicine and the services offered through the patient care clinic.

We look forward to welcoming the community and sharing this important milestone with you.

05/20/2026

sign up at: ADEA.org/gdvf26

We hope to see you today at ADEA's virtual dental school admissions fair. The Team will be answering your biggest questions about our program and this year's application process. 1-4pm Central time; 2-5pm Eastern

05/08/2026

Students and faculty at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine spent Thursday getting an up-close look at the cutting-edge equipment in the school's new Patient Care Clinic.

From advanced dental chairs and imaging technology to innovative clinical tools, the sneak peek gave everyone a chance to explore the spaces where future patient care and hands-on learning will take place. The energy throughout the clinic reflected a shared excitement for what this new facility will mean for students, faculty, and the patients they will serve.

Lyon College will celebrate this milestone with a grand opening for the Patient Care Clinic on May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests will have an opportunity to tour the space and hear more about Arkansas's first and only dental school.

A major step forward for clinical education and patient care at Lyon College.

05/07/2026

We are excited to share a joint news release from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine and Arkansas Children’s announcing a new partnership focused on patient care, clinical education and research across Arkansas.

In this new partnership, Lyon College School of Dental Medicine will provide administrative oversight and faculty services to support the dental program at Arkansas Children’s. Arkansas Children’s will support clinical training and education of Lyon dental students. The organizations will jointly promote and support collaborative research, continuing education, and academic initiatives, and will continue to provide and expand high-quality pediatric dental services to Arkansas Children's patients.

Please see the following news release for additional details about this important collaboration.

https://www.archildrens.org/news/releases/2026/lyon-college-school-of-dental-medicine-partnership

05/01/2026

Like we say around here, "as the crow flies" it is a straight shot from the Batesville campus to LCSDM. If you are interested in our exclusive 3+3 program and visit Northeast AR, cruise on down to Little Rock and take a gander at our campus too.
P.S. you'll drive right by the future home of our vet school in Cabot!

04/29/2026

Pre-Dental Day at LCSDM! Join us to learn what it would be like to be part of our ’27 cohort!