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Dean: Dr. Patrick J. Ferrillo, Jr.

Dean Emeritus: Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni

Founded: 1896

Enrollment: 536

Faculty and Staff: 564

Alumni: 6,150 (living)

School Profile:

The only dental school in the United States offering a year-round accelerated three-year DDS program

Offering degrees or certificates through six academic programs:

  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • International Dental Studies (IDS)
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Tuition and Fees (2009-2010):

  • DDS and IDS programs: $76,832
  • Graduate orthodontics program: $69,178 for the first year; $66,893 for the second year

Clinical Services:

  • 14 University-run clinics in San Francisco, Union City and Stockton and 12 extramural sites throughout Northern California.
  • Provides approximately $500,000 of uncompensated dental care on an annual basis and another $10 million of care at substantially-reduced prices to assist the culturally and socio-economically diverse population of the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Approximately 135,000 patient visits per year; 14,000 active patients