University of California San Francisco
Your gift will fuel the future of dentistry
Donating to UCSF Dentistry helps our dedicated team improve patient outcomes, pioneer better approaches to oral care, and advance groundbreaking dental research. Your generous support is absolutely crucial when it comes to making an impact.
Support patient care in the community
Excellent patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is always to give patients hope, provide excellent service, and support people in our community to improve their oral health. Your donation can help support children and family-focused funds.
Support innovations in health
Your generous support helps our researchers make groundbreaking discoveries and continue crafting innovative approaches to oral and overall health care. These donations allow us to pioneer research that changes lives.
Fund important scholarships for hard-working students
Your support makes dental school possible for brilliant, dedicated graduate students and residents who want to make a difference in the field.
Strengthen the programs that train tomorrow’s dental leaders
The Linda and Peter Milgrom Scholarship supports summer research experiences for our learners, training the scientists of tomorrow. Program-focused giving advances the educational and training environments that sustain excellence in dental education and ensure our programs continue to evolve and thrive.
See our latest work and achievements
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.
Knox Lab Explores Key to Repairing Damaged Salivary Glands
"How can you help someone with a disease that’s going to deplete their happiness?”
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 (RCED).
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.