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Statement on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

The Supreme Court’s decision to limit the extent to which colleges and universities can consider race as a factor in admissions is a step back in our country’s…

Passion, Spirit, and Hard Work: UCSF Dental Grads Celebrated at Commencement 2023

The UCSF School of Dentistry Class of 2023 capped off their dental school journey at a joyous commencement ceremony on June 12.

Catalyst for Change: How UCSF Dentistry Is Driving Change in Health and Science

UCSF Dentistry is engaged in work that is driving change in health and science. Learn about some of the inspiring projects and the people behind them in…

2022-2023 Academic Year Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Academic Year Award Winners!

UCSF School of Dentistry Holds 12th Annual Global Oral Health Symposium

The UCSF School of Dentistry held its 12th annual Global Oral Health (GOH) Symposium on May 17. The event took place as an online webinar, attracting…

John Ino, DDS receives 2023 Alumni Mentor Award

John Ino, DDS, received the Alumni Achievement Award for Mentorship at UCSF Alumni Weekend 2023. This award recognizes an alum who has devoted their career to…

Judith Barker, PhD: 1947 – 2023

Judith C. Barker, PhD, passed away on March 28 at the age of 76.

John Greenspan, BDS, PhD: 1938 – 2023

Barbie Klein, PhD, Receives Academic Senate Distinction in Teaching Award

UCSF Dentistry's Barbie Klein, PhD, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2023 Academic Senate Distinction Award for faculty at UCSF. Dr.…

Licia Selleri, MD, PhD Named Director of UCSF Program in Craniofacial Biology

Licia Selleri, MD, PhD has been named director of the UCSF Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB), effective March 1. She succeeds Ophir Klein, who served as…

UCSF Dentistry Takes Top Spot in 2022 NIH Funding

UCSF School of Dentistry has retained its number one spot on the 2022 National Institute of Health (NIH) funding list for dental schools. 

UCSF SNDA Hosts 16th Annual Impressions Conference

The Student National Dental Association (SNDA) Chapter at UCSF held its annual Impressions Conference on Parnassus Campus, an event providing exposure to pre-…