UCSF School of Dentistry

Since 1881, the UCSF School of Dentistry has been at the forefront of advancing oral and craniofacial health worldwide. We prepare the next generation of leading practitioners, scholars, and faculty through rigorous DDS, MS, PhD, postgraduate, and residency programs that set the standard for excellence. Each year, our students and faculty deliver more than 125,000 patient visits at our state-of-the-art Dental Center and serve communities across 14 externship sites, ensuring care reaches far beyond our campus. As one of the world’s premier centers for oral and craniofacial research—and the nation’s top NIH-funded dental school for 25 consecutive years—we drive discoveries that transform patient care and shape the future of dentistry.