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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
College of Dental Medicine 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 (606) 218-5251 wewantyou@upike.edu
The University of Pikeville Tanner College of Dental Medicine seeks to focus its recruitment efforts in smaller, rural colleges and universities to recruit promising, high-performing undergraduate students who have demonstrated desire to make a significant impact among those who most need care. Qualified students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry are encouraged to apply to become a part of UPIKE’s unique dental educational experience.
At UPIKE, D.M.D. students will enter rotations in a variety of clinical settings during their final year of experience including community health centers, special needs clinics, pediatric facilities, addiction recovery centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
To learn about the College of Dental Medicine’s Functional Standards please click the button below:
Biology
12 credit hours minimum*See additional recommended courses below that count toward the biology prerequisite.
*Microbiology
3 credit hours
*Histology
Biochemistry
3 credit hours minimum in additionto the biology requirement.
Anatomy/Physiology with Laboratory
8 credit hours minimum in additionto the biology requirement.
General Chemistry with Laboratory
8 credit hours
Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
*Microbiology and Histology count toward the fulfillment of the biology requirement. Additional advanced science courses are recommended and will be viewed favorably by the Admissions Committee. A grade of “C” or better is required for each prerequisite course.
The forms below may be used to assist students in documenting community service and shadowing hours.
Shadowing FormCommunity Service Form
The online application portal for the College of Dental Medicine will be coming soon!
Bookmark: https://www.upike.edu/dental
Tuition and Cost of Attendance will be added to the financial aid cost of attendance page soon.
Bookmark the link below for when the cost of attendance information is added.
Program Manager for Health Professions/Medical Admissions
JenniferLockhart@upike.eduHPE Room 601-A(606) 218-5288
Health Professions Admissions – Recruiter
BradySchmidt@upike.eduHPE Room 603-D(606) 218-5295
Administrative Assistant for Health Professions/Medical Admissions
SherryHowell@upike.eduHPE Room 600-A(606) 218-5257