Accreditation

West Virginia University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In addition, all academic programs within the School of Dentistry have earned full accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The following programs have specialized accreditation:

• Dentistry (D.D.S.)
• Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.)
• Endodontics (M.S.)
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (M.S.)
• Periodontics (M.S.)
• Prosthodontics (M.S.)
• General Practice Residency
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

Oral Health. Our Priority.

Those four words simply state our mission and vision at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. The dental school fosters an exemplary learning environment that is supported by excellence in oral healthcare education, clinical experiences and research. Ultimately, our goal is to be the dental school of choice for students, faculty, staff and patients.

Our strategic compass is a guide to help us achieve our mission.