Culture & Values

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At the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to guide you every step of the way and are committed to treating each student as an individual with unique strengths and aspirations. We believe that fostering a nurturing environment is key to helping you reach your full potential.

Our culture represents our commitment to a nurturing and challenging learning environment and is aligned with the University of Louisville's CARDINAL principles such as care, accountability, respect and leadership. By embracing these principles, we help everyone in our community reach their full potential.

Our core values

The core values outlined in ULSD's strategic plan include:

Humanism

Maintaining an environment where where every individual is valued and respected

Belonging

Creating a welcoming place for people from wide-ranging backgrounds and beliefs

Ethics

Acting in the best interests of patients, the dental profession and the community

Collaboration

Working together to improve learning and patient care

Discovery

Seeking new knowledge and opportunities to take part in the process of discovery

Life-long learning

Promoting a desire and framework for continued growth throughout one's career