College of Dentistry

Shaddox Named Associate Dean for Research

Jul 10, 2019, 9:00 AM

Dr. Luciana Shaddox has been named associate dean for research at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD), effective July 1, 2019.

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UK Board Awards 16 University Professorships for 2019-20

May 3, 2019, 5:04 PM

This week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year.

Grant Supports Free Dental Screening Effort in Eastern Kentucky

Apr 24, 2019, 9:24 AM

In support of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, held each April, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) provided over 300 oral health screenings during the annual Hillbilly Days event in Pikeville.

Trials and Triumph: Iraqi-born Undergraduate Finds Passion in Oral Health Research

Mar 25, 2019, 11:11 AM

Student, ambassador, tutor, mentee, volunteer — human health sciences major Amina Nouri wears many hats during her typical week. However, she steps into her most unique role when she gears up to conduct dental research with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s Dr. Octavio Gonzalez.

CCTS Spring Conference Call for Abstracts

Submit your abstract for the upcoming CCTS Spring Conference or one of the collaborative events by March 4, 2019.

United Health Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to UK College of Dentistry to Reduce Oral Cancer, Improve Oral Health

Nov 2, 2018, 9:00 AM

A $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation will enable the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry to launch its “Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky” project.

Short and Sweet: Research Told Briefly Will Take Home the Prize at Thesis Competition

Oct 29, 2018, 10:06 AM

Simplifying complex research — it's a challenging task — but try doing that in three minutes or less. UK GradResearch Live! provides an exciting opportunity to rise to that challenge, while joining the campus and local community in a celebration of the groundbreaking research happening at UK.

Center for the Biologic Basis of Oral/Systemic Disease Pilot Grants Funding Opportunity

The University of Kentucky Center for the Biologic Basis of Oral/Systemic Diseases (CBBO/SD) announces the availability of limited funds through the NIH P30 supported COBRE ”Pilot Grants Program”.

CCTS Conference on Opioids Draws Nearly 1,000 Participants

Apr 17, 2018, 10:01 AM

The 13th Annual Spring Conference of the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science focused on addressing the opioid epidemic, which disproportionately plagues Kentucky and Appalachia. Researchers, clinicians, students, community partners and local and national experts gathered Friday, April 13th to share findings and catalyze

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Impressive Undergraduate Researchers Take Work to State Capitol

Feb 12, 2018, 8:46 AM

Sixteen UK undergraduate researchers presented their research at the 17th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol in Frankfort on Feb. 8. Each had a chance to share their research with UK President Eli Capilouto as well as several state legislators.

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