College NEWS
Pediatric dentistry helps to reshape the faces of infants affected by cleft lip and cleft palate.
UF dental and physical therapy students partner to improve patient transfers and oral health awareness.
Recognized as one of 33 faculty members reshaping their fields, Zsolt Toth has been named a 2026 UFRF Professor for his sustained research excellence.
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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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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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May 27
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Research Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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May 29
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UFCD Class of 2028 Professional Coating Ceremony
3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Jun 01
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Constitution Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Jun 10
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Curriculum Committee Meeting
5:15pm to 6:15pm
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Jun 24
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Research Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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UF College of Dentistry
50th Commencement Ceremony
May 15, 2026
Please join us for UFCD’s 51st Commencement Ceremony on May 15, 2026, 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 2026 and mark 50 years of Gator Dentists!
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No. 3 among public U.S. dental schools in NIH research funding during FY24
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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