Department of Integrated Patient Care

Mission

The Department of Integrated Patient Care has a driving mission: to empower students to efficiently diagnose and treat multiple oral health issues. The department aims for students to experience clinical patient care in an environment that is conducive to a comprehensive learning experience. Most importantly, we strive to put the patient first by providing exceptional patient-centered care. In IPC, it is our goal to help produce dentists who are not only technically competent and even excellent, but dentists who exemplify empathy and genuine care for the patients they provide dental services for.

Goals

• Provide patients with efficient, comprehensive, and quality oral care in one setting.

• Involve and educate patients in their oral care by providing patient-centered care.

• Expose students to multiple oral health issues to build their self-confidence when treating patients after graduation.

Integrity

• IPC faculty are passionate about the student experience and pour positively into each student.

• We want to graduate students who have meaningful patient experiences.

Patients admitted to the School of Dentistry are assessed and then referred to the Department of Integrated Patient Care if they meet the requirements for our student program. Students provide patient care under the supervision of faculty (licensed dentists).

For more information:

• Department of Integrated Patient Care
  University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
  2500 North State Street
  Jackson, MS 39216-4505
  (601) 815-5664
  Patient Consent Form - PDF