The Dean’s Advisory Council is composed of Nebraska dental professionals who contribute sound advice for the determination of policy and the operation of the dental hygiene, dental, and postgraduate dental educational programs of the College of Dentistry. The Council meets regularly with the administration of the college for an exchange of ideas.
The members of the Council appraise the College of Dentistry of the dental health needs of the state, the educational criteria required to fulfill those needs, and contribute an element of practicality and relevancy to educational goal setting.
Members of the Council represent the College of Dentistry in their geographic areas and address themselves to communication between the people of the state and the college. They also counsel prospective applicants and assist in course programming in continuing education.