The College of Dentistry’s landmark renovation and expansion will create a new gateway to the University of Florida and its Academic Health Center. This project is set to add more than 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space for teaching, research and patient care at Florida’s only public dental school.
“Florida keeps growing, and that growth brings a huge demand for skilled dental professionals. This project helps us with that demand. It helps us serve more families. It expands access to care, and it strengthens Florida’s workforce for decades to come.” — UF Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
Our statewide reach
The Florida Impact
As Florida’s only public dental school, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every community through premier education, leading-edge research and compassionate patient care.
All 67 Counties UFCD practitioners are making a difference in every Florida county.
70% DMD graduates stay in Florida to serve communities across the state.
140,000+ Annual patient visits provided through our statewide clinical network.
investing in a bright future
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
We seek strategic partners to expand our student- and patient-focused mission, integrate state-of-the-art technology and create new opportunities for growth.
Ways to Give
College of Dentistry Building Fund
Provides critical support for construction, renovation and activation of the building.
Naming Opportunities
The college has identified more than 300 naming opportunities throughout the renovated and expanded Dental Science Building.
These include classrooms, clinics, research labs, collaborative spaces and patient-centered areas.
Programmatic & Priority Support
Beyond the building itself, philanthropic funding can support the programs that bring the space to life, including student success, faculty excellence, research innovation and expanded clinical services.
A Glimpse into UFCD’s Bright Future
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Building UFCD’s Infrastructure & Technology
Dean Garcia taps the collective wisdom of alumni and industry leaders to guide UFCD’s evolution in dental education and college infrastructure.
Merve Benli brings specialized training in digital dentistry and interprofessional geriatric care to the restorative sciences team.
For more than two decades, UFCD has held its Top 10 NIH funding rank among U.S. dental schools.
By 2030, the UF College of Dentistry addition and renovation “will set the cornerstone for the next 50 years of excellence and innovation.”
