In Memoriam: Dr. Dennis Daizo Shinbori (1951-2020)
Dr. Dennis Daizo Shinbori ’75, a giant in our profession, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020 at the age of 69.
Pacific to Launch New Health School and Graduate Programs
University of the Pacific is leveraging its reputation for preparing healthcare professionals by instituting four academic programs and a new School of Health Sciences to meet the demands of a growing healthcare industry.
Jack Morris: A Modern Renaissance Man
With an extensive background in floral design, Dugoni School dental hygienist Jack Morris uses his talents to create and display artwork for the entire Dugoni School of Dentistry community to enjoy.
CDA | Leadership
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni ’48, dean emeritus, can well remember a time when there were no women among the dental students at University of the Pacific, or in the profession at all…
Tools of the Trade
All adventure stories require their protagonists to take a journey. Aspiring heroes must leave their homes and cross a threshold, pass through a portal, to get to the land of their dreams—the place where they achieve their true potential… Milo arrives at the Kingdom of Wisdom by driving through a phantom tollbooth. For students at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, the phantom tollbooth is called the student kit.
Beyond Great Clinicians
Both students and mentors laud the PIP program as an excellent experiential learning opportunity that fosters creativity, critical thinking and self-assessment skills. It also opens both eyes and doors to professional paths beyond the traditional dental office. Here are a few PIPs launched by recent graduates.
Ortho Alumnus Becomes President of Pakistan
An Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry alumnus made international headlines late last year when he was elected president of Pakistan.
New Leadership Named for Orthodontics, Endodontics and Hygiene
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry recently named two long-time school leaders to serve in key chair roles for the Departments of Orthodontics and Endodontics…
Jeremie DeZwirek ’19 | Swimming to Success
From an early age, Jeremie DeZwirek’s path was clear. At age four, he began swimming and, while still in middle school, decided to become a dentist. It’s been head down, fins on and hard work ever since.
Old School
Dr. Masako Moriya Wiggans (1912-2006) received her DDS degree in 1937 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, becoming the first Japanese American woman to graduate from the college and to receive a dental license from the Dental Board of California.