Mission
The mission of LMU CDM is to prepare highly skilled, compassionate, and ethical oral health providers dedicated to excellence in teaching, patient care, research, and service. Our focus is on improving oral and overall health in underserved communities, which is accomplished through lifelong learning and critical thinking. Graduates leave equipped to contribute meaningfully to their profession and to society through innovation, evidence-based care, and outreach.
Vision
The vision of the LMU-CDM is to be a leader in dental education by preparing graduates who are clinically competent, ethically grounded, and trained in advanced dental implant therapy to meet the evolving oral health needs of the communities they serve. The emphasis on advanced clinical training, including dental implant therapy, reflects the institution’s mission to address workforce needs and oral health disparities in underserved and rural communities. This vision supports the institutional mission by providing contemporary dental education through curriculum innovation and advanced technology; delivering integrated, patient centered, and evidence-based clinical education; and preparing graduates capable of meeting current and future oral health care needs.
Goals
To fulfill the mission of the Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs, faculty and students engage in a comprehensive and active educational process that integrates diverse learning experiences, scholarly activity, and community service. This collaborative environment supports the development of competent, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare professionals. The curriculum is intentionally designed to ensure that students engage with the following core domains:
• Teaching Excellence
• Research
• Patient-Centered Care
• Service