The programs offered by the College of Dentistry at the University of Florida (UF) were reviewed by an outside consultant in order to provide information on the State University System's vision of the college and its mission for Florida, the support base for the program, and current directions and anticipated fiscal and human forces that help shape this health-care delivery system. A 2-day site visit to the Gainsville campus was supplemented by numerous reports submitted for the consultant's assessment. After an introductory review of the state of dental and oral health both nationally and in Florida, the history of the UF program is examined. The review focuses on the following areas: student pool and selection; program considerations (structure, research, clinical care, continuing education, faculty issues, equipment, etc.); oral health needs of the people of Florida; and distribution of the providers. General suggestions are offered regarding such areas as recruitment of minority students, affirmative action, faculty review, and dental needs of the elderly. It is concluded that the college appears to be on the threshold of growth in quality to the point of attaining a national leadership role, with a critical mass of quality faculty, staff, students, and space. Eight recommendations are provided to reach that potential. Licensure examination data are included in an appendix. (LB)