Mission Statement - ASDH

The Mission of the LMU-DH Program is to develop competent oral health care providers who are committed to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity.

THE MISSION OF THE LMU-DH PROGRAM IS ACHIEVED BY:

  • Graduating competent Registered Dental Hygienists.
  • Providing a values-based learning community as the context for teaching, research, patient care, and service.
  • Improving the oral and general health of the people within the Appalachian region and beyond.
  • Focusing on enhanced access to oral health care for underserved communities.
  • Investing in quality academic programs supported by superior faculty and technology.
  • Embracing compassionate, patient-centered, and person-centered oral health care values diversity, public service, and leadership as an enduring commitment to professionalism and the highest ethical standards.
  • Facilitating the growth, development, and maintenance of graduate dental hygiene education.