Marcelo Mattos

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Mission: Through leadership in education, patient care, discovery, and community engagement, we aim to advance oral and general health in Kentucky and beyond. We are committed to cultivating a humanistic environment that appreciates and respects the diversity of thought, culture, and experiences of all members of our community. About our college: Located in the suburban setting of Lexington (population 310,000+), the UK College of Dentistry (UKCD) has a reputation for its dynamic and innovative approaches to dental education. In addition to offering a DMD program, UKCD offers advanced dental education programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, general practice dentistry and orofacial pain. Total enrollment for all programs is generally around 315 students, allowing for a personalized learning experience. Additional training and educational opportunities are detailed at dentistry.uky.edu. About our clinics: We are proud to offer expert, personalized care for the general and specialty dental and oral health needs of adults and children. Our clinics, a major component of UK Healthcare, are available both on and off of UK's campus. We're committed to improving Kentucky, and beyond, one smile at a time.