Gold Country Connections: History of a Pacific/Columbia Partnership

Both University of the Pacific and the Dugoni School of Dentistry have strong ties to the historic town of Columbia in California’s Mother Lode. Discover how dental school alumni helped shape the Columbia State Historic Park in hopes of it becoming the “Williamsburg of the West.”

Dean’s Speaker Series Explores Insights and Ideas

A new speaker series initiated by Dean Nader Nadershahi ’94 is serving as a platform to explore issues and new ideas about the future of oral health care.

Your Dental Office Has a Facebook Page, But Is It Working for You?

Instead of waiting for people to visit your website, reach them where they already are—on social media platforms.

World Classes: Our International Dental Studies Program turns 30

The Dugoni School of Dentistry started its International Dental Studies (IDS) program in 1987 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Learn how this competitive program for foreign-trained dentists began and how it has benefitted not only the IDS graduates but the entire Dugoni School community for the past three decades.

It’s All in the Family

A lifelong association with the Dugoni School family gives our #9 dean a very strong start. “I’ve done almost everything here,” Dean Nadershahi admits, “from welcoming guests to taking out the trash. I’ve even been a patient.”

The Art of Dentistry: Global Collaboration Brings Amazing World of Microscopic Photography to SF

Dental students, faculty, alumni, guests and exchange students from Peking Medical University, School of Stomatology gathered for a unique glimpse into the human body at the deepest levels. What they found was a colorful collection of images that gave them new appreciation for the sheer beauty of nature under the microscope.

Reflections from a Student

After our last final, I traveled to China with seven classmates for an exchange program in search of broader perspectives in dentistry. It was an adventure of a lifetime.

Building a Bright Future – Together

With your help, we will strengthen our culture of humanism, enhance our relentless focus on excellence in our programs and build an institution true to our commitment to excellence, respect, trust and integrity.

Kimberly A. LaRocca ’06 DH | Building Bridges

In addition to being the first daughter of a previous president to hold the position of president herself, LaRocca is the first dental hygiene graduate to head the Alumni Association.

Nerve Block Injection Research Garners Awards

Students Robin Lambert and Riddhima Suri, members of the DDS Class of 2017, are receiving attention and awards for research that explores a modified technique to deliver anesthetic to patients.