Vision
Improving the health and quality of life of all North Carolinians by creating leaders with a passion to care for the underserved and by leading the nation in community-based, service learning oral health education.
Mission
The mission of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine is to:
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Prepare leaders with outstanding clinical skills, an ethical bearing, sound judgment, and a passion to serve.
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Provide educational opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and underserved areas.
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Provide and enhance oral health services for underserved North Carolinians through implementation of community-oriented service learning and interprofessional collaborations.
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Foster an environment where creativity, collaboration, and diversity are embraced.
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Guide future clinical practice and dental education through innovation and discovery.
Values
Excellence
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Set the highest standards for achievement and performance
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Delight all those we serve
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Realize our full potential through continuous self-assessment and lifelong learning
Service
Leadership
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Demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and accountability
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Promote resourcefulness and stewardship
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Seek collaborations to create transformative change
Diversity
Professionalism
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Promote the highest ideals of our profession
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Demonstrate integrity and the courage to do what is right
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Model ethical behavior, using trust, fairness, and honesty
