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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, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (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 apply, you must initiate your application to TCDM by submitting an application through ADEA AADSAS:
Become a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
Admission Requirements
Biology
12 credit hours minimum
*See additional recommended courses below that count toward the biology prerequisite.
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
Recommended Courses
*Microbiology
3 credit hours
*Histology
3 credit hours
*Biochemistry
3 credit hours
*Microbiology, Histology and Biochemistry 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.
Get Shadowing Form
Get Community Service Form
Tanner College of Dental Medicine Application
Apply to TCDM
Health Professions Admissions Team
Brandi Brown
TCDM
Program Manager
Brandibrown00@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-D
(606) 262-3051
Katlyn Mullins
Health Professions Recruiter
KatlynMullins@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-D
(606) 218-5524
Jami Slone
Health Professions Admissions Coordinator
JamiSlone@upike.edu
HPE Room 600-A
(606) 218-5257
Jennifer Lockhart
Program Manager for Health Professions/Medical Admission
JenniferLockhart@upike.edu
HPE Room 601-A
(606) 218-5288
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