The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery maintains programs of excellence in teaching and research in order to support the University of Louisville School of Dentistry mission of developing ethical dental professionals who are scientifically based, technically competent, diagnostically skilled, socially responsible, behaviorally proficient and committed to continued professional growth.

In addition to education and research, the department supports the university’s urban and state-wide mission by providing high quality care to the community, region and commonwealth. It serves the university and profession on a local, regional, national and international level.