Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our Mission

Texas A&M School of Dentistry shapes the future of oral health through excellence in education, research, and patient care in a culture committed to diversity and inclusion.

Our Vision

The Texas A&M School of Dentistry will continue to grow as a leader in dental education by:

• Educating exemplary clinicians who deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Expanding and advancing innovative basic, translational, and clinical research to improve patient care.
• Continually expanding and improving the quality of service to all stakeholders.
• Increasing access to culturally and linguistically competent care throughout the diverse communities we serve.

Core Values

We are committed to:

• Excellence
  We strive to attain the highest quality in our programs and services, and facilitate accountable, contemporary, and innovative dental education and research.

• Professionalism
  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, ethics, and the law. We embody behavior that is respectful, collegial, compassionate, confidential, and patient centered.

• Leadership
  We inspire our faculty, staff, and students to be leaders in research, service, and health care in their profession and in the communities they serve.

• Wellness
  We promote healthy lifestyles, sound mental health, and optimal oral health as essential for the satisfaction and performance of our faculty, staff, students, and patients.

• Inclusiveness
  We show respect for individual differences and diversity. We seek to understand and value preferences and perspectives of others, creating a collaborative and accessible environment that promotes fairness and fosters a sense of belonging for all.