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Student Leader Helps Shape First Year Experience at UK College of Dentistry | UK College of Dentistry At the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD), student leadership plays an essential role in shaping both the academic experience and the profession’s commitment to service. As president of the Class of 2029, Donte Reed has emerged as a steady hand and thoughtful voice for his classmat...

College of Dentistry SEAL KY program reaches new milestones in outreach care University of Kentucky College of Dentistry students are making an impact in Greenup County this fall through a coordinated series of school-based dental outreach visits.

At the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, we are proud to count veterans among our faculty, staff, students, and residents—individuals who have carried their sense of duty from the field to the clinic, from serving our nation to serving our patients.

Today, we honor their courage, sacrifice, and continued commitment to helping others through education, research, and patient care. Thank you for your service.

Here are just a few photos of UKCD faculty and staff who have served and/or continue to serve.

1. Cassellen Springer – Army National Guard (2013-2016)

2. Maggie Luoma – US Marine Corps (1996-2000)

3. Jennifer McDonald – KY Army National Guard (1985-1993)

4. Dr. Allison Wright – Army Reserve Dental Corp (2004-Present)

5. Dr. Al Wiemann – U.S. Navy Dental Corps (1981-1993)

Current UK students from the King family include . . . Olivia Hamilton, Kaylee Morris and Kara Morris (all currently in the UK College of Dentistry).

“Growing up in a big family of Wildcats has instilled a deep sense of pride and tradition,” said Kaylee Morris. “As a little girl at UK football games, I dreamed of the day I’d walk onto campus as an official Wildcat — and today, as a student in the UK College of Dentistry, that dream is my daily reality. The University of Kentucky has shaped who I am through its community, academics and the values my family has passed down.”

Morris says obtaining not only her bachelor’s degree, but also her DMD from UK is “beyond special.”

“The university that my family and I hold so dearly has been the place that has prepared me to become the dentist I have always aspired to be and to serve my fellow Kentuckians.”

Family builds a ‘King’-sized legacy of tradition at UK UK has always been home to many, if not most, of the members of the King family. Spanning three generations, the family boasts 54 UK graduates, representing more than 70 degrees.

UK College of Dentistry hosts clinic Dental students from the University of Kentucky are bringing their skills to Greenup County.

🌟Student Spotlight: Jacob Peterson🌟

📍 Hometown: Lexington, South Carolina
🎓 Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina

💙 Why rural health and access to care matters to me:

“Rural health and access to care matter to me because they allow me to bring my passion for dentistry to individuals who are often limited by distance, cost, or both. I’ve been blessed with the ability to care for others, and I believe it’s my responsibility to use those skills where they’re most needed. Through my experiences, I’ve seen how compassionate care can truly change lives. As I pursue a career in a hospital-based setting, I’m committed to continuing that mission—giving of myself fully to serve those in need and ensuring that quality care is never out of reach, no matter where someone lives.”

🦷 Community Involvement:

Volunteered at every RAM clinic UKCD has participated in: Hazard (twice), Lick Creek (twice), Bowling Green, and Mayfield, KY.

Active participant in nearly every Saturday Morning Clinic, where introducing kids to oral health has taught the importance of building trust in care.

Looking forward to serving at Mission Lexington this year.

📘 What UKCD has meant to me:

“UKCD has given me countless opportunities to engage with the community and the education needed to provide truly meaningful care. It allowed me to act on my desire to serve, which has shaped me into a better person, a better dentist, and someone with a clearer sense of purpose. I’ve always known that I loved connecting with people, but UKCD helped me realize that what I value most is serving them.”

✨ Fun Facts:

Enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, scuba diving, cooking, and overall health.

Currently studying Russian to better connect with his girlfriend and her family.

Bringing smiles across Ky.: UK Dentistry unveils fresh new look for mobile clinic On Sept. 18, the UK College of Dentistry gathered at James Lane Allen Elementary to unveil the fresh new look of their mobile dental clinic. The ceremony celebrated the college’s commitment to serving schools in Fayette County and across Kentucky.

Our amazing Admissions Team was featured on an episode of the "Dental School Guide Podcast".

🎧 Listen now for insider insights into admissions and student life at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lDGoCglSrI53o6pzexMdA?si=rlM1iUpARlKp93Oa_dx-LA

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