The UNC Claude A. Adams, Jr. and Grace Phillips Adams School of Dentistry is an internationally recognized leader in oral health education, patient care and research.
Our vision is to serve as the leader for oral healthcare professionals through our innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to collaborative patient care.
Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of leaders in oral healthcare through our commitment to the responsible stewardship of our profession and excellence in education, research, and patient care. We serve the people of North Carolina and the United States while striving for global impact.
Our motto – Extraordinary people, exemplary scholarship, exceptional care.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and community.
Initiatives
Commitment to Excellence
Gifts to the Dental Foundation Gift Fund and Dean’s Unrestricted Fund provide flexibility in support of students, staff and faculty school wide.
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The Next Generation
Your gift to funds like the Dental Alumni Association Scholarship, Old North State Dental Society Scholarship, Alberta B. Dolan Scholarship, Dr. Neil C. Kessel Orthodontics Fellowship and Dr. Michael Roberts Fellowship allow us to recruit talented learners, keep debt low and set students up for success in school and after graduation.
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Culture of Service
Throughout North Carolina, our students provide oral healthcare and education through SNDA’s CAARE Clinic, SMILE Mobile Dentistry Clinic, SHAC Clinic, Pride Clinic, HSDA’s Vidas de Esperanza Clinic, the DYOR Clinic and many more. Global trips to Mexico, Malawi, India, Nepal, Moldova, Japan, Turkey, Uganda, Ghana and Brazil provide students with a transformative journey to broaden their perspectives and enhance their understanding of oral health worldwide. Our students are making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.
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Excellence in Education
The Adams School of Dentistry offers 15 advanced dental education and graduate programs. These programs provide opportunities for residents to become exceptional care providers, innovative researchers, and leaders in their professional community. Your support empowers our extraordinary residents, faculty and staff in their commitment to education and patient care.
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