Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

In supporting the Augusta University Mission, The Dental College of Georgia will provide leadership and excellence in oral health education, research, clinical care and service.

Vision

To be a globally recognized leader in the prevention of oral disease and the preservation of oral and systemic health.

Values

We adopt and support the Augusta University values: Collegiality, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Integrity and Leadership.

Additionally, we embrace the value of:

Service – reflected in volunteerism, altruism, benevolence, advocacy, and selflessness.

Furthermore; we join the Medical College of Georgia in support of the value of:

Loyalty – reflected in mutual commitment among students, employees, alumni and the institution.

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Collegiality

Reflected in collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork.

Compassion

Reflected in caring, empathy, and social responsibility.

Excellence

Reflected in distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, enthusiasm, passion, and quality.

Inclusivity

Reflected in our commitment to increasing belongingness for all students, faculty and staff at AU.

Integrity

Reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability.

Leadership

Reflected in courage, honor, professionalism, transparency, and vision.