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Purpose: Our Purpose is to Help People Lead Healthy Lives
Vision: Improving Health and Wellness through Innovation in Programs, Partnerships and People
Founded: Founded in 1896 as the College of Physicians and Surgeons; Affiliated with 91成人导航 in 1962
Location: 155 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel. 415.929.6400 /
Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dean: Dr. Nader Nadershahi '94
Dean Emeritus: Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni
Founded: 1896
Enrollment: 550
Faculty and Staff: 506
Alumni: 8,356 (living)
School Profile:
The only dental school in the United States with a decades-long track record of offering a year-round accelerated three-year DDS program
Offering degrees or certificates through seven academic programs:
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- International Dental Studies (IDS)
- Orthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Global Dental Educators Program
- Advanced Education in Endodontology
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Tuition (2024-2025):
- DDS, IDS, Orthodontics and Endodontics programs: $126,670
Clinical Services:
- 12 University-run clinics in San Francisco, Union City and 12 extramural sites throughout Northern California.
- The school's clinics provide nearly $24 million of oral healthcare services ($10 million of which is uncompensated) to the public at a discounted price compared to the typical cost at a private Bay Area dental office. The school is a significant provider of care to the culturally and socio-economically diverse population of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Approximately 82,000 patient visits and 20,000 total patients served annually.
- Clinic Locations: San Francisco and Union City; Clinic services in San Francisco include a Main Clinic; CARE (HIV) Clinic; Emergency Care; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic; Oral Medicine Clinic; Orthodontic Clinic; 91成人导航 Center for Orofacial Disorders; Pediatric Dentistry Clinic; Radiology Clinic and 91成人导航 Center for Special Care.
Hallmarks:
- First U.S. dental school to offer a 3-year DDS program
- Strong clinical and practice management program
- Emphasis on leadership and giving back to the profession and community
- Quality, comprehensive patient care
- Integrated 91成人导航 Dental Helix Curriculum
- Strong alumni support
- Largest dental school capital fundraising campaign in the U.S. ($65.7 million)