But we’re not stopping at clinical care. Community service is embedded in our DNA. We understand that true impact extends beyond the walls of a clinic. Our dental students and faculty will engage deeply with the Central Florida community, participating in outreach programs, oral health education initiatives, and external rotation sites designed to reach those who need it most.
Research, too, plays a critical role in our identity. We will foster a dynamic environment where inquiry and innovation flourish. Whether it’s investigating new materials and techniques or exploring social determinants of oral health, our research will be focused, relevant, and impactful.
As we look toward the future, we will embrace emerging technologies that are reshaping dental education and practice. Digital dentistry, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and virtual reality are no longer on the horizon—they are here, and we are preparing our students to lead confidently in this dynamic, tech-enhanced landscape.
Complimenting all of this, we want to make the Larkin University School of Dental Medicine a great place to work. Faculty, staff and students should feel the most satisfying part of what they do is helping patients improve their health, smile, and relieve pain. Finally, the culture will be one that makes working here feel like a second family, where everyone supports each other.
Together, we are building more than a dental school—we are cultivating a new generation of oral health professionals who are compassionate caregivers, visionary scientists, and tireless advocates for health equity.
We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.
Warm regards,
Steven E. Haas, DMD, JD, MBA
Founding Dean
