University of California San Francisco
Updates on education, research, patient care, and community
Education, Features
Preparing Practice-Ready Dentists at UCSF
At UCSF School of Dentistry, preparing students for their careers means also teaching the practice-management skills needed to navigate the operational,…
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Education, Events
School of Dentistry Celebrates Launch of DDS-ASPIRE, Expanding Pathway to Dental Care for Underserved Californians
On Monday, Sept. 21, the School of Dentistry celebrated the launch of a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of dentists to serve communities…
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Events
28th Annual White Coat Ceremony Marks New Milestone for Dental Classes of 2029 and 2030
Ninety students marked an important milestone in their dental education Friday evening at the school’s 28th annual White Coat Ceremony.
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Education, Features
Learning Through Service: The Impact of UCSF Dentistry's Community Externships
For more than 20 years, the UCSF School of Dentistry has sent predoctoral students to community clinics across the Bay Area and beyond through its Community…
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Patient Care
Precision in 3D: How Virtual Surgical Planning Improves Outcomes at UCSF
Virtual surgical planning (VSP) in oral and maxillofacial surgery is the use of three-dimensional (3D) imaging to plan complex surgical procedures such as…
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Events
Honoring Achievement, Embracing Service: School of Dentistry Commencement 2026
Surrounded by family and friends, the UCSF School of Dentistry Class of 2026 came together at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on May 28, 2026, to celebrate…
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Research
School of Dentistry Top Recipient of NIH Grants in 2025
UCSF School of Dentistry was the top recipient of NIH grant funding for US dental schools in 2025.
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Patient Care
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.
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Research
22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day
The UCSF School of Dentistry showcased its dedication to basic research and clinical innovation during the 22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day…
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Education
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…
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Events
UCSF Dentistry Welcomes Future Dentists at White Coat 2025
The UCSF DDS Class of 2029 and the IDP Class of 2028 marked the start of their dental careers at the 27th annual White Coat Ceremony.
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Features
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…
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Events
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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