University of Pikeville

College of Dental Medicine
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
(606) 218-5251
TCDMadmissions@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.


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Admission Requirements

Biology

12 credit hours minimum
*See additional recommended courses below that count toward the biology prerequisite.

*Microbiology

3 credit hours

*Histology

3 credit hours

Biochemistry

3 credit hours minimum in addition
to the biology requirement.

Anatomy/Physiology with Laboratory

8 credit hours minimum in addition
to the biology requirement.

General Chemistry with Laboratory

8 credit hours

Organic Chemistry with Laboratory

8 credit hours

*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.

SERVICE HOURS – Candidates are required to complete at least 200 hours of service within the five years prior to application.

SHADOWING – Applicants must complete at least 100 hours of shadowing experience. Shadowing of general dentists, dentists in specialty practice, and dentists serving in Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, or Mission/Faith-Based Clinics is recommended.  Students should shadow a minimum of three dentists. Working with dentists who are family members is acceptable; however, it is expected that candidates will work with/shadow a minimum of two other dentists. 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – Three letters of recommendation are required.  Two letters must be from faculty and one from a dentist.

DENTAL ADMISSIONS TEST (DAT) – TCDM is a test-optional program.  Completion of the DAT is not a requirement for admission.  Applicants without a DAT score will be evaluated equally with candidates submitting test scores.

Supporting Forms

The forms below may be used to assist students in documenting community service and shadowing hours.


The online application portal for the College of Dental Medicine will be coming soon!

Bookmark: https://www.upike.edu/dental


Cost of Attendance

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.

Health Professions Admissions Team

Jennifer Lockhart

Program Manager for Health Professions/Medical Admissions

JenniferLockhart@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-A
(606) 218-5288

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Brady Schmidt

KYCO and TCDM Program Manager

BradySchmidt@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-B
(606) 218-5295

Katlyn Mullins

Health Professions Recruiter

KatlynMullins@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-D
(606) 218-5524

Brandi Brown

Health Professions Recruiter

Brandibrown00@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-D
(606) 262-3051