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College of Dentistry UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA

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Global leaders in dental education, research, patient care and service

Fifty years of excellence through high-quality comprehensive dental care, cutting-edge research and learner-focused education. We support a culture of dignity, respect, support and compassion fostered through a diverse & inclusive environment.

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DMD Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine: excellent education, guided by and grounded in sound scientific evidence

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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

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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.

2024 UFCD Black Student Advocacy Group photoshoot

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Giving Back to Advance UFCD's Missions

Dr. Cecil White, Jr. Scholars Fund

Championed by Dr. John Dozier and his wife, Martha, the Cecil White, Jr. Scholars Fund supports scholarships for DMD students who have demonstrated a commitment to breaking down barriers and welcoming individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the dentistry profession and at the college.

Dr. Dozier and Dr. White go way back to the UF College of Dentistry Zeta Class of 1977.

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Upcoming Events

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UF College of Dentistry

50th Commencement Ceremony

May 16, 2025

Please join us for UFCD’s 50th Commencement Ceremony on May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing arts on the UF campus. We can’t wait to celebrate the DMD Class of 2025!

DMD Class of 2024 Commencement

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No. 3 among public U.S. dental schools in NIH research funding during FY23

12 degree and certificate programs at the UF College of Dentistry

142,000 patients served last year through the UF Statewide Network for Community Oral Health, serving patients from all 67 Florida counties

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Gator Dentist Today

All of the latest UF College of Dentistry news on our faculty, students and alumni, featuring education, research and patient care highlights.

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