UCSF School of Dentistry

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.

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.