
Mission:
The mission of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is to improve the oral health of the region through education and patient care, in conjunction with scholarship/ research and service.
Vision:
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine will become nationally recognized for excellence in contemporary dental education.
The mission and vision of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine will be fulfilled by achieving the following goals:
Education
Provide predoctoral and postdoctoral students with a quality education that integrates knowledge and skills in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and medical sciences necessary to become ethical, competent and proficient practitioners.
Patient Care
Scholarship/Research
Service
Address the oral health needs of the region through educational and service efforts.
Approved by the SDM Faculty Assembly on June 7, 2004