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The 2023 Clery Annual Security Report has been published and is available for review at https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/about/policies/annual-security-report.aspx. Copies of this report can also be obtained by contacting TTPD at 915-215-7111 or ttpelpaso@ttuhsc.edu

Mission

The mission of the Hunt School of Dental Medicine is to improve the oral health of the people of Texas and the greater El Paso community by:

Focusing on the unique oral and overall health care needs of border populations.
Providing leadership to the practicing community and other area stakeholders.
Engaging in service to the program, the university, the region, and the nation.
Demonstrating excellence in education, research, and patient care.

Vision

The vision of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine was also developed by the initial leadership team, and is as follows:

Educate oral health care practitioners for the future
Develop an innovative educational model
Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge
Provide leadership regarding oral health care issues to the greater El Paso area and border region.

Values

The values of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine include the following:

Humanistic campus culture
Diversity of faculty, students, and staff
Excellence in clinical care
Innovation in education and evaluation
Compassionate, culturally competent practitioners
Commitment to community service
Professionalism and ethical conduct