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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Mr. Joseph F. Konowich, Associate Dean

973-972-4624

The Office of Administration & Finance is responsible for the administrative and financial affairs of the New Jersey Dental School. Specific areas of responsibility include: finances, budget preparation and control, collection of student tuition, patient income, facility administration, materials management and faculty practice.

NJDS Facilities Administration and Materials Management, a division of the Office of Administration and Finance, is responsible for the management of purchasing and distribution of equipment and supplies for the dental school. This includes the academic, clinical and research facilities of all departments and divisions. An inventory is maintained to specifically support the clinical program providing items at minimal cost through bulk purchase directly from manufacturers. Facilities Administration and Materials Management is also responsible for inventory of precious metals, instruments and equipment repairs and inventory control for all supplies and equipment. In consultation with department chairs, an Instrument Committee appointed by the Dean develops the list of instruments and supplies used by students. Uniformity insures better teaching; therefore, substitution of instruments or supplies is not permitted.

At the time of registration each year, students must be prepared to meet the expense of leasing or purchasing the required equipment and instruments. In view of unpredictable price changes, it is not possible to list in advance the specific charges to be made annually. Reasonable notice is provided once charges have been determined. In order to support a portion of their purchases from the Dental Store, first year students have $500 charged to their debit account via student loans. The students draw down from this account during their four year dental education, to purchase consumable items such as practice teeth and burs. This account may be replenished when necessary.

Students must maintain their equipment and instruments throughout the academic program. Instruments which are lost or deemed unsatisfactory by an instructor must be replaced.

Facilities Administration and Materials Management is located on the B level of the dental school building and is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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