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UCSF School of Dentistry Leadership

Michael Reddy, dean of the School of Dentistry and associate vice chancellor, Oral Health Affairs, serves as a key member of Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s cabinet, guiding the school’s strategic direction across education, research, clinical operations, and public service.

Administration

The administrative leadership team oversees the school’s core operations: academic affairs, business and clinical services, faculty advancement, communications, and strategic initiatives. This group ensures that UCSF Dentistry’s mission is supported by efficient processes, strong governance, and high-quality services for learners, faculty, staff, and patients.

Academic Affairs

Sunita Mutha, associate dean for academic affairs 
Torsten Wittmann, assistant dean 

  • Academic Personnel: Maria Rina Simon, director
  • UCSF advisor on academic affairs issues: Phillip Babcock, strategic business partner 

Administration


Eunice Stephens, vice dean and chief operating officer 

  • Administration and Strategic Programs: Maria Rina Simon, director
  • Finance and Administration: Holly Ames, assistant dean 
    • Clinical Operations:  Hilary Djeng and Rijuta Dhere, directors
  • Communications: Lisa Schoonerman, director 

Community Engagement

 
Sharon Youmans, assistant dean for community engagement

Education


Jen Perkins, associate dean for education 

Learner Success


Jack Gormley, assistant dean for learner success

Research


Sarah Knox, interim associate dean, research

  • Graduate and Research Affairs: open role 
  • Global Oral Health Program: Benjamin Chaffee, director 
  • Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Graduate Program: Yukiko Nakano, DDS, PhD, co-director; Ralph Marcucio, PhD, co-director 

Academic departments and research programs

UCSF School of Dentistry’s academic departments and research programs drive discovery, patient care innovation, and advanced training across the full spectrum of oral and craniofacial science. Each department is led by internationally recognized faculty whose work shapes the future of dental education, clinical practice, and biomedical research.

Cell and Tissue Biology

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Orofacial Sciences


Effie Ioannidou, chair 

Department site

  • Craniofacial Anomalies
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology
  • Periodontology 

Programs: 

  • Center for Oral Health Research: Pam Den Besten and Flora Momen Heravi, co-directors
  • Program in Craniofacial Biology: Licia Selleri, director 

Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences


Kent L. Knoernschild, chair 

Department site

  • Behavioral Science and Community Dental Education
  • Clinical General Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health
  • Prosthodontics 

Programs: 

  • Center to Address Disparities in Children's Oral Health (CAN DO): Stuart Gansky, director 

Research Unit: Healthforce Center

Additional school leadership partners

These units work closely with the dean’s office through dotted-line reporting relationships, supporting shared priorities across governance, advancement, and community engagement.

Faculty council, development, and alumni relations


School of Dentistry Faculty Council 

Development and alumni relations 

  • Development: Sang Han, executive director, school development, and Alezja O’Neal, assistant director
  • Alumni Relations: Erin Dineen, director