Core Values

College of Dental Medicine-Illinois

The College of Dental Medicine-Illinois will achieve its Mission and Vision through emphasis on the following Goals:

1. Patient-centered, comprehensive care that holistically considers the entire person in relation to their environment
2. Innovative educational programs that prepare students for ethical clinical practice of the highest quality
3. Scholarly achievement and research that emphasizes discovery and the expansion of knowledge in education, learning, and healthcare delivery
4. Lifelong learning that emphasizes professional development and continuous change, based on science and evidence
5. Provision of oral healthcare to challenged populations and communities
6. Leadership in the provision of oral healthcare that is developed among students, faculty, and staff through integrity, innovation, responsibility, and service to the community
7. Mutual respect and professionalism, modeled by the faculty, that engenders an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork, shared knowledge, and collegial respect
8. Diversity that is highly valued and visible among students, staff, faculty, and patients
9. Development of an interdisciplinary model that prepares practitioners for the healthcare team of the future