Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles

We are a leading centre of excellence with the strongest impact in shaping oral health for all Australians.

We are a progressive and diverse community of scholars.

We are international leaders and innovators in teaching and the creation, integration and application of knowledge.

At the University of Adelaide’s School of Dentistry, we have a proud ongoing tradition of innovation in education and scholarship.  Our educational environment promotes active co-operative learning in context. We have informed and will continue to inform dentistry nationally and internationally through our basic and applied research.

The School of Dentistry’s mission is to have an internationally recognized impact on oral health education, research and service.  We strive to enable students to become competent and caring health practitioners who will meet changing community needs.  Through these endeavours we will provide leadership to the health professions and the community.

We are a collaborative community of scholars with a passion for learning and teaching, in a supportive and trusting environment.

We are committed to continual personal development.

Appreciate our privileged position as professionals and always apply our knowledge and skills responsibly and with empathy to serve the community.

Display the highest levels of ethical behaviour and integrity in everything we do.

Treat everyone with dignity and respect, acknowledging that people may make choices and hold beliefs that differ from our own.

Advocate for fairness, equity, and freedom of enquiry and expression.

Be responsible and accountable for our own personal, academic and professional development.