Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Program Accreditation
State Licensing
Vision, Mission and Core Values

Contact ATSU-ASDOH
School Policies
Programs

Dear Students,

First, let me welcome you to what has been acknowledged as one of the most innovative dental schools in America – the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH).

We are committed to community service and addressing the health needs of the underserved. Our efforts to promote whole person health care in an environment of compassion and collegiality define us. You have been selected to be a valued member of the ATSU-ASDOH family because of your heart, intellect, and integrity. Please know that your pathway to success is both challenging and rewarding.

You are now members of the ATSU-ASDOH community that requires your best efforts to demonstrate professionalism through integrity, empathy, and collegiality. Your actions need to reflect the highest standard of mature ethical behavior while developing your clinical skills. Your patients, classmates, instructors, and profession expect and deserve no less.

I wish you great success. Know that we are here to help you succeed and graduate. You have the unique opportunity to be a community leader, health care provider, and proudly be an ATSU-ASDOH graduate who will be the heart of our profession! Together we are THE difference!

Sincerely,

Robert M. Trombly, DDS, JD
Dean, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

About ATSU-ASDOH

Program Accreditation

The Predoctoral Dental Education Program and the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics program are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, Phone: 800.621.8099 extension 4653.

CODA will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission directed at the address and phone number noted above.

State Licensing

Please see the State Licensing section under About ATSU for information related to degree-granting authority by The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and A.T. Still University’s participation in nc-SARA.

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision

ATSU-ASDOH aspires to be a leader in transforming dental education to improve the health of all communities through service, integrative whole person care and scientific inquiry.

Mission

Educate compassionate community-minded oral health providers to lead the profession.

Core Values

Public Health Principles and Practice
Respectful and Collegial Environment
Commitment to Social Mission
Learner Centered Education and Patient Centered Care
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation
Integrity
Life Balance
Lifelong Learning

Contact ATSU-ASDOH

A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health 5850 E. Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206 www.atsu.edu/asdoh	Robert M. Trombly, DDS, JD Dean 480.248.8105 rtrombly@atsu.edu
Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS Vice Dean 480.248.8154 wcottam@atsu.edu	Janet L. Woldt, PhD, MS Associate Dean for Academic Assessment 480.219.6182 jwoldt@atsu.edu
Jeffrey L. Parent, DDS Associate Dean for Patient Care and Clinic Education 480.245.6267 jefferyparent@atsu.edu	Klud Razoky, BDS Associate Dean for Preclinical Education 480.219.6184 krazoky@atsu.edu
Mindy Motahari, DMD, MEd, ‘08 Assistant Dean for Comprehensive Care mmotahari@atsu.edu	Jonny Brennan, MD, DMD, MPH, ‘12 Associate Dean, Innovation and Curriculum 480.265.8012 jjbrennan@atsu.edu
Colleen Reidhead, MBA Director, Business Operations 480.219.6186 creidhead@atsu.edu	Maureen Perry, DDS, MPA, MAEd Associate Dean, Advanced Education and Strategic Partnerships Director, The Center for Advanced Oral Health 480.248.8120 mperry@atsu.edu
Ann Spolarich, PhD, RDH Assistant Dean for Research 480.248.8153 aspolarich@atsu.edu	Azra Baab Associate Director for ASDOH Admissions 480.219.6085 abaab@atsu.edu
Michele Fiore Executive Assistant to the Dean and Vice Dean 480.219.6140 mfiore@atsu.edu	Marcia Arbizu Director, Integrated Community Service Partnerships and Continuing Dental Education 480.219.6099 marbizu@atsu.edu

ATSU-ASDOH School Policies

Grading

ATSU-ASDOH programs adhere to the University grading scale . See ‘Grading’ under the ATSU Policies section for more information.

Immunizations

All current and matriculating ATSU-ASDOH students must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as a means to protect themselves and others. For more information, please see The COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Students in the ATSU Policies section of this catalog.

Immunization Exemptions

For medical conditions or religious beliefs, a request for exemption from Risk Management requirements will be considered. However, ATSU cannot guarantee the ability to participate in patient encounters and placement in clinical rotations if this exemption is granted. Consequently, students receiving an exemption from vaccine requirements may take longer to complete the curriculum and graduate, or the student may not be able to complete the curriculum and graduate. Students seeking exemptions should submit the Request for Exemption from ATSU Vaccination Requirement form. If students are granted immunization exemptions, they must acknowledge the above risks by signing and submitting to the Director of ICSP an Immunization Exemption Risk Acknowledgement and Additional Disclosures and Requirements form.