Meharry Medical College to open dental clinic in Kentucky
Meharry expands dental education reach into Kentucky with new faculty clinic in Paducah.
Meharry Medical College, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has received approval from the Paducah City Commission to open a faculty dental clinic in Paducah, Kentucky. The commission gave its greenlight on April 28, 2026. The clinic will operate in a building currently owned by Eddie Hamilton, MD.
Expansion into Kentucky
The clinic represents Meharry Medical College's expansion beyond Tennessee into neighbouring Kentucky. By establishing a faculty-operated dental clinic in Paducah, the college aims to extend dental education and patient care services to the region. The building owner has agreed to support the project, facilitating the college's ability to develop the facility for clinical and educational purposes.
Role of faculty clinics in dental education
Faculty dental clinics serve dual functions: they provide dental care to underserved patient populations while allowing dental students and faculty to conduct clinical teaching and research. Such clinics are common components of dental school operations, offering students real-world practice experience under faculty supervision.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Meharry Medical College opening its new dental clinic?
Meharry Medical College, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is opening a faculty dental clinic in Paducah, Kentucky. The Paducah City Commission approved the project on April 28, 2026.
What is the building owner's role in the clinic project?
Eddie Hamilton, MD, currently owns the building that will house the dental clinic. He has given his approval and support for Meharry Medical College to develop the facility.
What purpose do faculty dental clinics serve?
Faculty dental clinics provide dental care to patients while allowing dental students and faculty to conduct clinical teaching and research. They offer students practical experience under faculty supervision.
Why is Meharry expanding to Paducah?
The expansion extends the college's dental education and patient care services to Kentucky, helping address dental care access in the region beyond Tennessee.
