University of California San Francisco
Updates on education, research, patient care, and community
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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Research
School of Dentistry Top Recipient of 2024 NIH Grants
In 2024, UCSF School of Dentistry was again the top recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants among dental schools.
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Honors & Awards
UC President Recognizes SNDA for Outstanding Student Leadership
The award recognized SNDA’s efforts to promote diversity within UCSF School of Dentistry and the greater dental profession.
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Patient Care
"My Child Sleeps So Quietly Now." Orthodontic Treatment for Healthy Breathing
Millions of children have difficulty breathing each night when they sleep, and relief may be found in an unlikely place: the dentist's chair.
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Education
RCOs Foster Community and Career Success
Registered Campus Organizations (RCO) play an important role in creating a meaningful dental school experience for our students.
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Patient Care
Putting the Patient First
Kathleen Safford has been a patient of UCSF Dental Center since 1990. In 2022, she moved to the care of Dr. Melissa Tuft, who had recently joined UCSF…
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Patient Care
Alumnus Thomas Nguyen Pioneers Dental Care for LGBTQ and Homeless Populations
As a third-year student, Nguyen was passionate about increasing awareness of the need for dental care in San Francisco’s LGBTQ and Homeless populations.
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Patient Care, Research
Early Detection and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
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