University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Type Public
Established1962
Dean Dr. Jeffrey Okeson
Location,
KY
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38°01′53″N84°30′23″W / 38.0315°N 84.5063°W / 38.0315; -84.5063
Website dentistry.uky.edu/

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) is the dental school of the University of Kentucky. It is located in the city of Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is one of two dental schools in Kentucky.

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History

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry was established in 1962. [1]

Academic Offerings

In addition to the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry offers postdoctoral programs in six fields of study:

All seven programs hold current and full accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). [2]

Departments and Divisions

Two departments and twelve divisions make up the college:

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References

  1. "About Us | The College of Dentistry". Dentistry.uky.edu. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  2. "Commission on Dental Accreditation".