Dr. Gary W. Reeves, D.M.D., Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Professor of the Department of Care Planning and Restorative Sciences
Office of Clinical Affairs Administrative Staff
Deborah Hayes, Administrative Assistant III
The Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs is responsible for the following areas:
- Clinical Services
- Information Technology
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Patient Financial Services
- SmilePlus Customer Service
Mission
Clinical Affairs is responsible for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures governing School of Dentistry patient care. The activities of Clinical Affairs relate to the five general goals of providing:
- Quality care in a timely manner to all patients treated in School of Dentistry clinics;
- A clinical setting that meets all current local, state, and national legal, safety, and environmental requirements;
- A clinical administration and staff who are cohesive, well-organized, informed, and who communicate effectively in order to serve the established goals of patient care, education, and research;
- Clinical information systems support services for Clinical Affairs and the School of Dentistry at large; and
- Patient care in an environment that serves the needs of the patients and students as well as the academic and research communities of the university, using all resources in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
Office of Clinical Affairs
University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
(601) 984-6025
