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.
Investment in Future Generations
Your gifts to funds like the Dental Alumni Association Scholarship, Old North State Dental Society Scholarship, Alberta B. Dolan Scholarship, Dr. David J. Hall Fund, and the Dr. Jessica Y. Lee Fund allows us to recruit exceptional learners, minimize educational debt and position future oral healthcare leaders for success.
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 13 countries 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 their communities and beyond.
Excellence in Education
The Adams School of Dentistry offers 15 advanced dental education and graduate programs that prepare residents to become exceptional clinicians, innovative researchers, and leaders in the profession. Your support directly empowers our outstanding residents, faculty, and staff, advancing their commitment to excellence in education, discovery, and patient-centered care.
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