Mission Statement

It is the mission of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry to promote a learning environment that addresses the present and future oral health needs
of the citizens of West Virginia and beyond by providing
an oral health center committed to excellence and innovation in
education, patient care, community service, research and technology

GOALS

The School’s mission is realized by a sustained effort to educate and train competent general dentists by accomplishing the following goals:

• Plan, implement and evaluate policies and procedures that recruit and admit high quality students from diverse backgrounds and promote an environment that enhances student life and achievement

• Sustain an educational environment that promotes competency upon graduation by providing
• A curriculum that embodies the acquisition and integration of knowledge and skills, social awareness, critical thinking, a commitment to service learning and an appreciation for continuous learning
• Clinical patient experiences that offer wide access to emergency, consultative and comprehensive oral health services
• Facilities, technology and materials that support the exchange of knowledge and ideas and are conducive to the provision of optimum evidence-based oral health care practices

• Attract and retain faculty and staff committed to the mission of the School by providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to stimulate their growth and development

• Conduct basic, clinical and translational research that directly relates to the general and unique oral health needs of the citizens of West Virginia and beyond

• Develop and implement internal and external marketing and communication strategies that promote the mission of the School and University

• Develop and maintain financial resources sufficient to support institutional excellence and innovation at all levels