Service is Our Calling
Since 1953, the School of Dentistry has sought to inspire and teach dental care that is comprehensive in its technical excellence and in its orientation to an awareness of the total health needs of the individual patient. The School offers the doctor of dental surgery degree and a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene as well as advanced education programs in anesthesia, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and implant dentistry. Additionally, an international dentist program educates dentists who have been trained in other countries to earn a DDS at Loma Linda University.
LLUSD also offers a variety of specializations including:
* Endodontics
* Oral and maxillofacial surgery
* Oral pathology
* Orthodontics
* Pediatric dentistry
* Periodontics
* Prosthodontics
LLUSD seeks to further the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ wherein:
* Students learn to provide high quality oral health care, based on sound biologic principles.
* Patients receive competent care, which is preventive in purpose and comprehensive in scope, provided with compassion and respect.
* Faculty, students and staff value the patient relationship, respect diversity and share responsibility by working together toward academic, professional, spiritual and personal growth.
* Scholarly activity and research provide a foundation for evidence-based learning and enhance whole person care.
* The workplace environment attracts and retains a superior and diverse faculty and staff who motivate, educate and serve.
* Our communities--local, global and professional--benefit from our service, stewardship, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Dentistry and oral health care. Dental Education.
