‌Faculty and students strive to meet the following goals and objectives:

• Conduct research that will contribute to the body of knowledge pertinent to dental hygiene education and practice in clinical and community settings.
• Develop innovative educational programs that provide an excellent and productive learning environment.
• Share research findings with other professionals through written publications and presentations at conferences and workshops.
• Attain continued professional growth and development.
• Encourage inter-professional collaboration in research and education to focus on the overall health of the patient.