Today, a dental graduate has several options upon successful completion of an accredited dental program. One of the well-kept secrets of the profession is the opportunity to pursue a career in dental education.

As an active member of the American Dental Education Association, the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry continues to build a strong foundation for the future of dentistry on a global scale by recruiting the next generation of bright young minds to enter the field of academic dentistry.

Being a part of our dental faculty offers many avenues for growth and professional development, including:

  • Continued intellectual and clinical growth
  • A chance to influence the future of dentistry
  • The reward of having a positive impact on the lives of your students
  • Collaborative opportunities in education, research, industry and the community

If you are interested in pursuing a teaching career, please contact Dr. Cindy Lyon, Associate Dean, at clyon@pacific.edu. We look forward to discussing how you can become part of our educational program.

Teaching as a Dentistry Pathway
"You Might Be Surprised"

Academic dentistry offers a unique career pathway for dentists, full of challenges and rewards. This CDA Journal article features the stories of five dental faculty, four of them from the Dugoni School!

Dr. Parvati Iyer teaching in the clinic