University of California San Francisco
Perspectives on education, research, and patient care
Dean's Spotlight Column
A Season of Gratitude
Most of us are looking forward to Thanksgiving later this month. The food, gathering with family and friends, maybe some football — what's not to like?…
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Leadership Insights
A Shared Journey to Benefit Patients
During my tenure as president and CEO of UCSF Health, two principles consistently drove my decisions: Always do what's in the best interest of patients,…
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Faculty Perspectives
Ask Me Anything — Mentoring
How do you get the most out of mentoring, as a mentor or a mentee? That was the focus of our recent Ask Me Anything, which featured insights from UCSF…
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Dean's Spotlight Column
Feeling of Belonging at Work: It's More Important Than You Think
When you work for an organization with a mission of advancing health worldwide, it's easy to feel like you belong to a worthy cause, especially as we…
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Faculty Perspectives
Increasing the Representation of Women in Basic Science
Basic science discovery is integral to the fields of dentistry and health care. As chair of the Department of Cell and Tissue Biology at UCSF School of…
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Dean's Spotlight Column
Leading by Listening: The Best Leaders Talk the Least
We are all leaders in life – whether we lead in our family, in our business, in a civic group, among peers, or in an academic health system. The key to leading…
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Faculty Perspectives
COVID-19 Is Amplifying Oral Health Issues for Many Americans
Since the pandemic started, we have seen a parallel in COVID-19 and oral health disparities, due to social determinants of health. The most vulnerable groups…
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Provider Voices
Ask Me Anything — Hibret Benjamin
As part of the UCSF School of Dentistry's monthly Ask Me Anything series, Dr. Hibret Benjamin, DDS, answered questions from the community around the theme…
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Leadership Insights
Racism in Dental Education: Three Ways We Can Make an Impact
Throughout history, racism has impacted nearly every corner of America. Research shows that racism is the root cause of many health disparities and inequities…
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Dean's Spotlight Column
Understanding Systemic Racism Is Essential for Dentistry
As we start a new academic year, critical race theory in our schools, colleges and universities is under debate across the country. Educators are considering…
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Dean's Spotlight Column
UCSF Dentistry Played Vital Role in 40-Year History of AIDS
Last month, we honored 40 years since UCSF health care providers began treating patients with diseases that would later be linked to AIDS. For UCSF Dentistry,…
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Leadership Insights
Supporting Workplace Engagement Post Covid-19
During the past year, employee engagement has fallen to the wayside for nearly all workplaces as we grappled with our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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