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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is a US DMD program in Lexington, KY that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.60, a 12.4% acceptance rate and a class of 60. The school holds a panel interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Lexington, KY, United States
Established
1962
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions; strong Kentucky resident preference
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Overview

About University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD)

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, located in Lexington, trains approximately 55–65 DMD students per year with a strong emphasis on Appalachian and rural Kentucky oral health. UK Dental co-locates with UK's Academic Medical Center, providing interprofessional training alongside UK medical and pharmacy students.

The school has an active research enterprise in oral biology, dental materials, and community oral health, and its graduates are disproportionately likely to remain in Kentucky to practice.

What makes University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) different

UK College of Dentistry is one of two dental schools in Kentucky and has a particular mission focus on Appalachian oral health. Kentucky has the highest rates of tooth loss among US adults and significant dental access barriers in its rural eastern counties.

UK Dental works with the UK Appalachian Regional Health program and operates community dental clinics in Eastern Kentucky, giving students hands-on experience with underserved rural populations.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum with integrated biomedical sciences. Clinical training at UK's Lexington campus dental clinic beginning Year 2. Community rotation sites in Eastern Kentucky Appalachian counties provide rural clinical experience in Years 3–4.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) research strengths

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Appalachian oral health
  • Oral biology
  • Biomaterials
  • Community oral health disparities
  • Periodontal disease

How the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) interview runs

Format: Traditional, conversation-style panel interview (Admissions Committee members, faculty, staff and students)

UK Dental conducts interviews in a panel format, which gives each candidate a traditional, conversation-style interview; panels draw on Admissions Committee members, faculty, staff and students, and no more than 12 candidates interview each day. Interviewers place strong emphasis on your awareness of Appalachian Kentucky's oral health crisis.

The state has among the highest rates of tooth loss and untreated dental disease in the United States. Questions cover manual dexterity, oral-systemic health, and ADA ethics. They also cover tobacco-related oral disease, which is highly prevalent in Appalachia, and your specific interest in serving Kentucky communities.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) intake

Approximately 55–65 students per year.

Where University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) is

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry was founded in 1962 and is based in Lexington, KY.

Programmes offered:

  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD)

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) at a glance

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.60
Acceptance rate12.4%
Class size60
In-state matriculants87%
Interview formatPanel interview
IntakeApproximately 55–65 students per year
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Strong Kentucky resident preference (public state institution). Dental shadowing, letters of recommendation from a licensed dentist, and community service — ideally in underserved settings — expected.
GPA median3.60 overall / 3.55 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate12.4%
Class size60
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants87%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisKentucky residency, Appalachian community awareness, dental experience, academic achievement.
NotesEstimates from ADEA AADSAS data and public class profiles; hedged. DAT AA median approximately 19–22. Strong Kentucky preference. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://dentistry.uky.edu/dmd-admissions.
Specialities offeredGeneral Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Kentucky College of Dentistry's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

Interview

How University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) interviews applicants

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional, conversation-style panel interview (Admissions Committee members, faculty, staff and students)
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions; strong Kentucky resident preference
Post-interview chancesApproximately 40–55% post-interview for Kentucky residents (estimated).
Tutor insight
Appalachian oral health is central to UK Dental's identity — know the statistics and understand why Kentucky has among the worst oral health outcomes in the US (tobacco, poverty, dental access, Medicaid coverage gaps). Kentucky residency is a major advantage; out-of-state applicants need a compelling reason to train at a state mission school. The UK-UK Medical Center co-location is a genuine interprofessional asset worth mentioning.
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HardMMI · PanelQ1

Making the Case for Community Dentistry

Tens of millions of Americans live in dental health professional shortage areas, and adult dental coverage under Medicaid varies dramatically by state. Suppose your motivation for dentistry is rooted in expanding access.

Make the case for why community or public health dentistry is a serious, fulfilling career and not a compromise, and tell us what in your own background fuels that motivation.

Likely follow-up · Community health center and safety-net dentists often earn less than private-practice peers while carrying heavy patient loads. How do you reconcile that with a sustainable career and your educational debt?

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EasyMMI · PanelQ2

Staying Current with the Dental Literature After Graduation

Dental science does not stop on graduation day, and a dentist may practice for thirty or forty years after dental school. How do you imagine staying current with new evidence and changing guidelines once you are in practice, and why does that matter for the patients you will treat?

Likely follow-up · Continuing education is required for license renewal, but quantity is not the same as quality. How would you make sure your continuing education is genuinely evidence-based?

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Where University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Kentucky College of Dentistry's own website on 15 August 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Strong Kentucky resident preference (public state institution). Dental shadowing, letters of recommendation from a licensed dentist, and community service — ideally in underserved settings — expected.

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