Meet the Dean

MEET THE DEAN Mert N. Aksu, D.D.S., J.D., M.H.S.A.

Mert N. Aksu was named Dean of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in July 2008. Dean Aksu has served as a faculty member and administrator at the School of Dentistry since 1993.

“Our dedicated and experienced faculty will encourage you, and challenge you, to meet your full Dean Aksu earned a B.S. in Biological potential. We pride ourselves in Sciences and Psychology from the University of Michigan Dearborn, a masters in Health developing students into practice-Services Administration from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, a D.D.S. ready oral health professionals.”from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, a J.D. from Wayne State University, and a certificate specializing in Public Health from Case Western Reserve University. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health. Dean Aksu is a former attending staff of Henry Ford Health Systems, a member of the State Bar of Michigan, and is a Fellow with the American College of Legal Medicine, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Academy of General Dentistry, and Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dean Aksu has held numerous administrative positions at the school, including associate dean for clinic administration and executive associate dean.

Through his leadership, he began a number of activities to further the mission of Detroit Mercy and the school. He was the founding chairperson of the Department of Patient Management, enhanced community outreach opportunities, and fostered an environment of patient care, based on a comprehensive care model.

MISSION

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, in the Jesuit and Mercy tradition, through the integration of scholarly activity, evidence-based teaching, and service, fosters a forward thinking, inclusive learning environment committed to developing competent, socially and ethically sensitive healthcare professionals who are committed to patient care and community wellness.

VISION

We will be a leader in advancing health in a diverse and global society.

VALUES

Integrity: We embrace integrity in all our daily activities and consider it essential to our identity. Respect: We promote respect of self and others and value diversity.

Excellence: We value and reward excellence.

Service: We are committed to serving our community, students, colleagues, institution, and the profession of dentistry. Life-Long Learning: We value life-long learning and promote development to achieve our potential.