The Dean of the School of Dentistry at Oral Roberts University is disappointed that their application for a Health Professions Start-Up Assistance Grant was not recommended for approval by the National Advisory Council on Health Professions Education. The Dean believes the proposed uses for the grant funds are essential for starting the academic program in 1978, as opposed to the suggested 1979 start date. The Dean requests the reasons for disapproval and information on other applicants for start-up assistance.