Dean's Messages

Read Dean Mays's remarks to the graduates.

The School of Dentistry has 131 dedicated adjuncts who provide valuable instruction throughout our curriculum. They contribute to our advanced education, dental hygiene, dental therapy and DDS programs.

At the end of our summer donor event last July, I was approached by a donor who took the opportunity to remind me of something; it was a good reminder. The donor was Dr. Anna Hampel.

Let’s all do our part to create a clinical environment that is person-centered for all. 

This year provides us with a fresh opportunity to continue doing exciting things.

Thank you to each alumnus for their gift of time this year, sharing their experiences, knowledge, and supporting our students' continued development into oral health professionals. Your contributions make the School of Dentistry shine a little brighter.

Whether new or old, it is an opportunity for gratitude. And I have to admit, this is not always easy. 

In considering the many points of community engagement that the School of Dentistry participates in, I am sure there is an opportunity for your involvement.

At this year’s annual All Faculty and Staff Retreat, I reminded us of our commitment to grow.

Exposing students to research produces long-lasting value, whether it creates a research faculty, a private practitioner with a deeper understanding of science or a hygienist leading community engaged research.