Mission, Vision, and Values

Vision:
Global leaders in oral health
Mission:
Education committed to clinical excellence
We achieve our mission through:
- Evolving comprehensive dental education that integrates science, technology, patient needs, and lifelong learning in a world-class environment
- Interdisciplinary, dynamic research to improve oral care and impact overall health
- Recruitment, development, support, and retention of a diverse group of exceptional students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Civic engagement in service to our local, regional, national, and global communities
Values:
- Professional excellence and integrity in living, learning, and practicing with the highest ethical and clinical standards
- Commitment to advance dentistry through the integration of education, research, and collaboration
- Respect for one another’s rights, opinions, and beliefs in a diverse, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment
- A culture of open communication that fosters a sense of community