Strategic Plan

Mission

To educate and empower the next generation of leaders in oral health care through excellence in education, research, patient care, and service, demonstrating responsible stewardship of our profession. We serve the people of North Carolina and beyond and strive for global impact.

Vision

To serve as the leader for oral health care professionals through our innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to collaborative patient care.

Values

• Integrity: We engage authentically, ethically, and honestly, cultivating an environment of trust and respect.
• Curiosity: We celebrate discovery and innovation, embracing opportunities for growth, seeking creative solutions, and seizing new possibilities.
• Collaboration: We value teamwork, recognizing our individual and collective efforts and advocating for the well-being and success of our people and the communities we serve.
• Belonging: We honor our unique perspectives, dedicated to creating a fair, accessible, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

People and Environment

We will cultivate an inclusive
culture in which we respect one
another as individuals, embrace
accountability, and lead with
kindness and grace in our
interactions.

Resources and Operations

Develop a sound financial and
operational model to ensure
necessary resources to support
the mission of the ASOD.

Education

Provide curricula that can adapt to changes in the oral health professions while preparing students with foundational knowledge, skills, and values to function as independent and practice ready providers.

Patient Care

Provide state of the art,
exceptional patient care by caring,
compassionate dental team
members to improve the oral and
overall health of North Carolina
residents.

Research

Foster a robust, productive,
sustainable and collaborative
research community for impactful
discoveries to enhance
foundational knowledge and
patient care.

Service and Engagement

Foster a culture of service by
expanding upon and building new
relationships across local,
national, and global communities.