Dental Medicine

Announcement

The University of Pikeville – Tanner College of Dental Medicine was made possible by the generosity of the philanthropic Tanner family. The family, has blessed the University of Pikeville with a transformative $25 million gift that is not only the largest single gift ever received by the university but the largest donation on record to any Kentucky college. They are passionate about UPIKE’s service-focused mission and recognize the need to provide greater access to oral healthcare in underserved areas.

WHY TCDM?

The vision for the Tanner College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.

OUR UNIQUE DENTAL EXPERIENCE

• Utilize the latest digital technology in state-of-the-art simulation labs and clinical facilities.
• Provide patient care in your first year and continue robust clinical experiences throughout your dental education.
• Engage in community-based research related to oral health disparities in rural Appalachia.
• Serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Learn best practices for managing finances and leading a dental team.
• Receive mentorship related to loan repayment programs and scholarship opportunities.
• Experience a humanistic culture in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with medical, optometry, nursing, and social work students on campus.
• Learn lifelong skills to promote physical and mental wellness

Dental students will flourish under dedicated and knowledgeable faculty who will provide a supportive environment to learn patient-centered care while utilizing advanced technology. At UPIKE we educate our students to become innovative leaders in the profession of dentistry by training them to utilize the most contemporary dental materials, equipment and techniques.

Our goal at UPIKE is to become a national leader in interprofessional education, creating new integrated models of interdisciplinary care. Learning to work with providers in other disciplines is fundamental to healthcare as it enhances prevention, leads to early diagnosis and early interventions, improves access to care, and results in better patient outcomes. Our focus at UPIKE is to serve our students as well as the needs of our patients and our community. 

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