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Dr. Cruz-Almeida’s research is dedicated to areas focusing on pain, aging and the brain.
The main entrance to the UF College of Dentistry is closed for construction for two years.
Denton will direct and oversee the DMD Screening Clinic and management of patient services in predoctoral clinics.
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DMD Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine: excellent education, guided by and grounded in sound scientific evidence
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Advanced & Graduate Education
UFCD offers all nine American Dental Association specialties and AEGD programs in Miami/Hialeah and St. Petersburg
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Continuing Education
Committed to dental excellence and your Continuing Education needs
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Gainesville
Our centers in Gainesville offer a complete range of general and specialty care for adults and children in one location. We offer the latest technologies in a professional learning environment, conveniently located at the UF Health Science Center
UF Health Dentistry – Wildlight
UF Health Dentistry – Wildlight began serving patients in January 2020. Wildlight includes 2,900 square feet of dental clinic space with six operatories to serve patients as part of UF Health Wildlight in Yulee, north of Jacksonville
Miami/Hialeah
Dental residents provide a complete range of dental and oral health services for adults and children under faculty supervision
Tampa/St. Petersburg
Dental residents provide a complete range of dental and oral health services for adults and children under faculty supervision
NCEF Pediatric Dental Center
Our center in Naples offers complete dental care for children, including routine and specialty services. Dental care is provided by pediatric dental residents under faculty supervision
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Student Resources and Support
Student Affairs & Involvement nurtures a humanistic environment honoring the values of integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, cooperation and professionalism. From academic support services like tutoring and accommodations to counseling, mentorship and more, SAI has a vast offering of resources for UFCD students.
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November 6-7, 2026
UFCD's annual Dental Fall Weekend
Revisit your alma mater this coming November as the UF College of Dentistry celebrates its past and looks forward to its transformative years ahead. Join us for Dental Fall Weekend 2026 and remember what makes Gator Dentist Nation so special.
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College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Oct 15
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SAI Fall Stressbuster
MDL 6
11:30am to 1:30pm
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Oct 23
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Meditation Space with SAI
D8-11
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Oct 28
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UFCD Staff Retreat
8:00am to 5:00pm
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Research Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 02
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Constitution Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 11
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UF Holiday – Veterans Day
8:00am to 5:00pm
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UF Holiday – Veterans Day
8:00am to 5:00pm
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Curriculum Committee Meeting
5:15pm to 6:15pm
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UF College of Dentistry
Class of 2028 Professional Coating Ceremony
May 29, 2026
Please join us for UFCD’s Class of 2028 Professional Coating, or “White Coat,” Ceremony on May 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the UF campus. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone in the DMD Class of 2028 dental school journey as they prepare for their next chapter of patient care.
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No. 4 among public U.S. dental schools in NIH research funding during FY25
12 degree and certificate programs at the UF College of Dentistry
148,418 patient visits last year at UF-owned dental centers
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