As a global leader in dentistry, UCSF is advancing oral and overall health through paradigm-shifting research, breakthrough treatments, and the education of the next generation of dental leaders in order to provide quality care for anyone who needs it.
Serving our community with world-class dental expertise
The UCSF School of Dentistry is staffed by UCSF faculty, residents, and students, who offer care to our community, with over 125,000 patient visits annually.
Delivering future breakthroughs in dentistry today
UCSF Dentistry is continually shaping the future of oral health. Our expert clinicians take an integrated approach to care and are constantly advancing the standards for cutting-edge treatment.
Leading the connection between oral health and overall health
As part of an academic health system, we actively collaborate with UCSF Health and UCSF’s schools of medicine, pharmacy, and nursing to conduct research about the important relationship between oral health and overall health.
Ranked #1 in NIH dental research funding for over 25 years, UCSF School of Dentistry drives global innovation in oral health and cell and tissue biology—investigating everything from the oral microbiome to genetic influences and pioneering materials.
World-class education and training in a world-class city
Located in the heart of vibrant San Francisco, we are one of the world’s top-ranked dental schools, offering rigorous DDS and specialty programs, mentorship by pioneering faculty, exposure to advanced research, and real-world experience.
This program will provide you with a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunity, and community service at one of the leading health science centers in the world.
The PhD program is designed to train academic research investigators of the future, who will carry out independent, high-quality research in oral biology.
A Smile Worth Sharing: How UCSF’s Community Dental Clinic Delivers Free, High-Quality Care
San Francisco’s Community Dental Clinic (CDC) is where dignity meets dentistry—powered by UCSF students and alumni who give their time, talent, and resources.
The UCSF School of Dentistry showcased its dedication to basic research and clinical innovation during the 22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day (RCED).
DDS-ASPIRE: A New Generation of Dental Leaders for California’s Underserved Communities
California lawmakers have approved a $1.8 million grant to UCSF School of Dentistry to support the launch of Doctor of Dental Surgery Advocacy, Science, Public Interest, and Research (DDS-ASPIRE), a...
Dean Reddy Reappointment—Reflections and a Look Ahead
Dean Reddy discusses challenges he and his team faced during his time at the school and what he thinks the future holds for patient care, research, and dental education.
UCSF Dentistry Class of 2025: Advocates, Leaders, and Changemakers
On June 6, 2025, the UCSF School of Dentistry Class of 2025 celebrated the end of their dental school journey and the beginning of their professional careers.
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