The UNC School of Dentistry prepares its graduates to enter the general practice of dentistry, the dental specialties, dental allied health fields, research and teaching in a wide variety of settings.
The School of Dentistry is committed to dental education excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels. The school's academic environment fosters the pursuit of knowledge in the basic, behavioral and clinical sciences. Independent thinking and lifelong learning are encouraged through degree-granting and continuing education programs. A high standard of professional and personal ethics, as well as technical excellence, are integral to the learning experience.
The mission of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina, the nation and the world through excellence in teaching, patient care, research and service.
