The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is a nationally renowned institution of higher learning. We are committed to providing a world-class dental education for our students and comprehensive, affordable patient care for adults and children in a humanistic environment.

Programs
Excellence in dental education

Dental Clinic Emergency Services during Summer Break

Exam Week (Active Patients of Record ONLY)
*Patient must be assigned to a student and in current treatment

Tuesday, June 10 – Friday, June 13: 8:00 am & 1:00 pm
Monday, July 14: 8:00 am & 1:00 pm

Break Week (Open New/Active Patients of Record)
Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11: 8:00 am & 1:00 pm

Holidays Closed:
June 16 & July 4

Emergency services are first-come, first-served based on availability. Please note: the wait time to be seen in an emergency clinic can be prolonged due to the nature of the emergencies presenting. 

Patients who have already been screened but are not accepted as patients of the school because their required treatment was too complex and beyond the scope of dental students' ability are not eligible for dental school emergency services.

For more ER information, please visit our website or call 415-400-8242

For urgent dental emergencies during school closure, after hours or weekend emergencies, please call 1.888.372.0892.

About the School

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry seeks outstanding individuals with a passion for advancing oral health. Through each individual program at Pacific, we identify, recruit and admit applicants who collectively make up a well-rounded and diverse student body. 

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Commencement 2025

Commencement for the Dugoni School of Dentistry is on June 15, 2025.

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Explore the possibilities
Student Life

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry offers students many opportunities to enhance the dental school experience. We present our students with numerous experiences outside the rigors of the classroom and clinic.

Publications

Viewbook

Get an Inside Look

You’ll find a world of opportunities as a member of the Dugoni School family. Check out our new viewbook and see what our students have to say about their experience!

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Year in Review

Our Year in Review report highlights just some of the great happenings over the last year across our academic programs, clinical services, research, community outreach and more.

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Research Insight

Read about all the scientific research happening at the Dugoni School and learn about recent achievements and grants! New issue of Insight out now.

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Fall 2024
Contact Point

The latest issue of Contact Point is out now! Read online or download a copy!

Research Centers & Initiatives

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Center for Innovation and Translation

An exciting new venture that will drive clinical research partnerships to support the oral and overall health of people in the United States and beyond.

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Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care

With a focus on inequities in resources for oral health care and dental education, The Pacific Center advocates for health systems and health policies that support broad inclusion of oral health care as an integral and meaningful part of the health care system, available to all.

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NIH-NIDCR Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program

A collaboration between University of the Pacific and Stanford University, PRIMED focuses on the next generation of clinical oral health researchers by providing formal training and mentorship to students, residents, faculty and alumni.

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Pacific Health Care Collaborative in Sacramento
Constructing Collaboration

Capitalizing on the strength of Pacific’s three health professional schools, this groundbreaking initiative in Sacramento will combine dental and medical services in a teaching and learning environment.

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