Mission

The mission of BCD is to improve the oral health of Texans and shape the future of dentistry by:

• Developing exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists.
• Caring for the needs of a diverse community.
• Serving as a leader in health professions education.
• Seeking innovations in science, education and health care delivery.

Vision

Following a century of excellence, BCD will continue to be a leader in dental education by:

• Enhancing instruction through state-of-the-art simulation and management of patient information through digital technologies.
• Enhancing its national and international reputation for craniofacial and oral biomaterials research.
• Continuing its leadership role in assessment, institutional effectiveness, and competency-based education.