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LO N N I E H . N O R R I S , D M D, M P H , D G 8 0 , M 9 9 P, A 0 1 P
Dean of the School of Dental Medicine
“Brilliant students…gifted faculty…the
best possible facilities. They are the
foundation of the Tufts University School
of Dental Medicine. But a strong founda-
tion is just the beginning. As the field of
dentistry transforms and grows, so do
we. TUSDM has embraced the evolving
field of dental health by educating stu-
dents to become lifelong learners. While
our students master the clinical skills of
dentistry and acquire the knowledge to
M E E T I N G G R E AT
E X P E C TAT I O N S
make informed, evidence-based deci-
sions, we must inspire them to go further.
We nurture the imagination to dream new
treatments and techniques, the compas-
sion to care for the patients who need
them, and the passion to strive for ever
higher standards of practice and care.
It is our mission to prepare our students
to continue to advance the field of dentistry
into a bright and dynamic future. We
welcome your partnership as we do so.”
The phrase defines the past, present, and our plans for the future of the
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM).
For more than a century, we have
responded with imagination and resolve
to advance the dental profession through
innovative curriculum, pioneering
research, and a commitment to patient
care and community service. Today, our
students, faculty, and graduates carry on
this rich tradition of achievement, service,
and leadership.
The TUSDM tradition of meeting great
expectations will play a crucial role in
our future as well. We are experiencing a
profound shift in how people think about
oral health and the role of the dentist.
Increasingly, dental health is recognized
as integral to overall well-being.
Indeed, the health of the entire oral
complex—teeth, tissue, gums, and the
jaw—reflect the health of the whole body.
Success in this exciting and challenging
environment, for the Dental School and
for the professionals we graduate, will
require dedication, creative thinking, and
significant financial resources.
To respond now to these new and
pressing demands for educating
dentists in the 21st century, TUSDM
is participating in the university’s
comprehensive campaign, Beyond
Boundaries: The Campaign for Tufts.
We welcome you to join us as we move
forward to achieve our highest potential,
respond to the challenges ahead,
and continue to meet the greatest of
expectations.