Domains

People

To lead by becoming an employer of choice, a nurturing environment for current and future leaders in dentistry, and a dental home for our patients.

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Education

To lead with a contemporary and evolving curriculum centered in evidence-based patient care, critical thinking, and life-long learning.

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Research & Discovery

To lead through preeminence in basic, translational, clinical, and education research.

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Patient Care

To lead by becoming a principal dental healthcare center ranked the most respected and trusted dental school in the country.

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Responsible Growth & Sustainability

To lead through financial viability that empowers our community to engage in strategic and continuous advancement.

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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Learning Health System

To lead an integrated health ecosystem through continuous knowledge development, improvement and application.

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DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES

To lead with innovative dental technology that permeates the education, patient care and research missions in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

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Regenerative MEDICINE

To lead through collaborations that investigate new ways to bring tissue engineering/regenerative medicine in dental, oral and craniofacial technologies to clinical practice.

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New Clinical Education Model

To lead through a humanistic clinical learning environment has a proactive impact on learning and a focus on high quality patient care.

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Vision

As a global leader in integrated health, we drive innovation through groundbreaking research and transformative education, preparing future-ready leaders to deliver equitable, exceptional care and advance the dental profession.


Mission

Enhancing health through education, service, advocacy, research and discovery.


Core Values

 

Compassion: We approach each interaction with collegiality, empathy, and professionalism recognizing the unique contributions of each individual.

Leadership: We empower each person to lead and contribute to our shared goals.

Excellence: We uphold high standards and drive progress in healthcare.

Responsibility: We promote integrity, professionalism, and accountability to ensure ethical decision-making

Trust: We commit to an honest, transparent environment that fosters healthy relationships

Creativity: We approach problems with bold thinking by crafting innovative solutions that benefit our community.

Belonging: We embrace and celebrate our diverse community by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.