This program is rigorously grounded in fundamental management concepts-including strategy, economics, finance, marketing, operations, and more-and the core science disciplines of dentistry, such as oral medicine, pathophysiology and related studies. The opportunity to combine these disciplines drives the enthsiasm of faculty and the ambitions of degree candidates. The mission is to develop outstanding dentist leaders, skilled in both dentistry and management, to take positions of influence through which they will contribute substantially to the health and well being of individuals and society.