UCSF School of Dentistry

06/08/2026

At UCSF School of Dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are using virtual surgical planning to bring greater precision to complex jaw surgeries.

By combining 3D imaging, digital technology, and customized surgical tools, UCSF's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is improving patient care while preparing residents for the future of surgical practice.

Learn how this technology is transforming both surgery and surgical education: https://dentistry.ucsf.edu/news-article/precision-3d-how-virtual-surgical-planning-improves-outcomes-ucsf

UCSF

06/02/2026

I spy some recent UCSF School of Dentistry grads. Congrats to the Class of 2026!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the UCSF School of Dentistry Class of 2026!

At this year's commencement ceremony, graduates celebrated the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and dedication to patient care. Speakers reflected on the values that define a UCSF education: service, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to advancing health for all.

Keynote speaker Janet Reilly, Chair of the University of California Board of Regents, challenged graduates to use their expertise and humanity to serve others, while student speaker Samhita Joshi reminded her classmates that the future of dentistry will be shaped not only by innovation, but by the character of the professionals delivering care.

We are proud to welcome the Class of 2026 into the UCSF alumni community and look forward to seeing their impact on the future of oral health.

Read more about the ceremony: https://dentistry.ucsf.edu/news-article/honoring-achievement-embracing-service-school-dentistry-commencement-2026

05/19/2026

Why do students choose UCSF Dentistry?

From early clinical experience and research opportunities to collaboration, community outreach, innovation, and student support resources, our current DDS students shared some of the reasons UCSF felt like the right fit for them.

Slide 2: Johanna Samano, D1, chose UCSF Dentistry for the community outreach and supporting future dental students.

Slide 3: Christopher Mandujano, D1, chose UCSF Dentistry for the student resources, like the student food market.

Slide 4: Jessica Mikhail, D1, chose UCSF Dentistry for its affordability as a public institution.

Slide 5: Sara Ehsan, D4, chose UCSF Dentistry for the growth opportunities through research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Current students and alumni: Why did you choose UCSF Dentistry? Share it in the comments!

Thinking about dental school? Learn more about the UCSF DDS program and start your application: dentistry.ucsf.edu/programs/dds

05/04/2026

UCSF School of Dentistry's Diana Nguyen, DDS, weighs in on evolving approaches to dental care and the importance of second opinions in a recent New York Times feature.

From minimally invasive treatments to the role of prevention, the story highlights how dental recommendations can vary, and why patients should feel empowered to ask questions and explore their options.

Read more:

How to weigh your dental options.

04/29/2026

Join us for UCSF School of Dentistry's 2026 Global Oral Health Symposium, “Perspectives on Oral Health in South America.” In this year’s web conference, we will explore research, care delivery, and educational initiatives advancing oral health in Colombia and Peru.

When: Wednesday, May 6, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PDT

Featured Speakers:
- Carol Guarnizo-Herreño, BSc, MSc, PhD – Associate Professor, National University of Colombia (Keynote)
- Ximena Co**ha Melgar, BSc, MSc, DDS, PhD – Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia

Register today: tiny.ucsf.edu/GOHS26

03/26/2026

Join the UCSF community for Alumni Weekend 2026, April 23–25. Reconnect with alumni, explore new ideas in health and science, and celebrate UCSF’s impact.

Register: alumni.ucsf.edu/aw

03/23/2026

The UCSF School of Dentistry remains the nation’s top recipient of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among U.S. dental schools.

In 2025, the School of Dentistry secured $27.6M across 55 grants, marking the 25th time since 1995 we’ve led the country. This milestone reflects the strength of our research community and our commitment to advancing science and patient care.

Read more about the research, impact, and people behind this achievement: https://dentistry.ucsf.edu/news/school-dentistry-top-recipient-nih-grants-2025

02/12/2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a great time to refresh healthy habits at home.

We asked our Pediatric Dentistry residents to share three simple, practical tips parents and caregivers can use to support kids’ oral health.

🦷 Small habits. Big impact.

💙 Prevention starts early.

02/02/2026

At UCSF’s Community Dental Clinic, free care never means second-best care.

Every Wednesday night, student volunteers, alumni, and faculty come together to provide comprehensive dental services to uninsured adults—delivering hundreds of appointments each year with dignity, innovation, and deep humanity.

From 3D-printed denture workflows to on-site specialty care, the clinic pairs cutting-edge dentistry with an unwavering commitment to community. As one patient shared, “Other places kept telling me no—but the [UCSF Community Dental Clinic] treated me when no one else would.”

This is what it looks like when education, service, and compassion intersect.