Pikeville Tanner (TCDM)
University of Pikeville Tanner College of Dental Medicine
University of Pikeville
DMDprivatePikeville, Kentucky
School Information
Degree TypeDMD
LocationPikeville, Kentucky
Institution Typeprivate
Campus Settingrural
Year Established2026
Program Length36 months
Term Typesemester
Entering Class Size~54 students
Campus HousingAvailable
Mission Statement
To prepare doctors of dental medicine who provide compassionate, comprehensive oral health care to underserved communities of Central Appalachia and beyond.
Combined Degree Programs
- DMD/MBA
The UPIKE MBA program offers admission options for students enrolled in professional schools such as dentistry.
International Student Programs
Traditional Pre-doctoral (IDG)No
Advanced Standing (IDG)No
Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degreebaccalaureate required
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 12 | Unknown | C |
| anatomy | 8 | Yes | C |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | C |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | C |
Credit Policies
AP for PrerequisitesAccepted
Community College PrerequisitesAccepted
Online CoursesUnknown
Pass/FailNot Accepted
Prerequisite RecencyWithin 10 years
Experience Requirements
Shadowing Hours Required30
Shadowing Recommended100 hours with 3+ general dentists
Community Service Hours200
Research RecommendedNo
Manual Dexterity RequiredYes
Letters of Recommendation
Total Required3
Committee LetterUnknown
Required Types:
- other (2)
- dentist (1)
Test Requirements
DAT RequiredNo
Canadian DAT AcceptedYes
Score Policyunknown
CASPer RequiredNo
Application Logistics
AADSAS ParticipationYes
Supplemental RequiredYes
Supplemental Fee$75
AADSAS Deadline2025-02-01
Supplemental Deadline2025-02-01
Interview Formatmmi
Deposit Amount$1000
Admissions Cycle
2025-2026
Class Size
54
GPA Statistics
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
N/A
Total Science
N/A
PAT
N/A
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 600 | 54 | 9.0% |
Class Composition
No class composition data available
Showing tuition and mandatory fees only — living expenses, instruments, and insurance are excluded
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$289,050
Cost by Program Year
D1~$96,350
Tuition$88,000
Fees$8,350
D2~$96,350
Tuition$88,000
Fees$8,350
D3~$96,350
Tuition$88,000
Fees$8,350
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $8,350 |
| D2 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $8,350 |
| D3 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $8,350 |
| Total (4 Years) | $264,000 | $264,000 | $25,050 |
Note: This school has the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
Research Opportunities
Student Research AvailableYes
Research Themes:
Rural oral health disparities in AppalachiaPediatric dental accessTeledentistry solutionsPublic health dentistry
Clinical Experiences
An accelerated 3-year (year-round) DMD curriculum featuring early clinical exposure starting in the first year and an emphasis on interprofessional education with medical and optometry students.
Clinical Rotations:
- Final Year Clinical Rotations - Includes experiences in community health centers, special needs clinics, pediatric facilities, addiction recovery centers, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
- Delta Dental Pediatric Clinic - A specialized on-campus clinic dedicated to pediatric care regardless of insurance status.
Postdoctoral Programs
- Note on Specialties
Graduate Programs
- Health Professions Education