OU College of Dentistry gets $1M grant

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City recently received a $1 million grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Tulsa World reported Dec. 20.  

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The Kirkpatrick Family Fund supports endeavors in arts, culture, education, animal wellbeing, environmental conservation and historic preservation, according to the organization’s website.

The grant will establish the Dr. E.E. Kirkpatrick Dental Care Fund at the dental school to ensure that underserved residents in the state receive comprehensive dental care.

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