Culture & Values

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At the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, we consider students partners in learning and seek to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of the dental profession today and tomorrow. 

Our culture represents our commitment to a nurturing, challenging learning environment and is aligned with the University of Louisville's CARDINAL principles such as care, accountability, respect, inclusive excellence 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

"Everybody here is very kind, very nice and very genuine. People are more than willing to help you out if they see you struggling."

Kendall W. DMD Class of 2026
Portrait of Kendall W.