UPike breaks ground on dental school

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oct 10, 2024
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The University of Pikeville (UPike) in Kentucky broke ground on the Tanner College of Dental Medicine, which aims to help improve dental care access in the region.

Funded by a $25 million gift, the college's mission is to train dentists to serve rural and underserved areas, with the first students starting in June 2026.

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