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From the lab to the clinic.

We stopped by the School of Dentistry's Research and Clinical Excellence Day to hear from our research community about the questions, discoveries, and ideas shaping the future of oral health.

#UCSFDentistry #DentalResearch #OralHealth @UCSF by @ucsfdentistry

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What does it take to be ready for a career in dentistry? At UCSF, dental students build the clinical, leadership, and practice-management skills to navigate what comes after dental school.

Swipe to learn how @UCSF is preparing practice-ready dentists, and read the full story at the link in bio.

#UCSFDentistry #DentalEducation #Dentistry DDS student provides care under the mentorship of a faculty member. Text reads: Preparing practice-ready dentists at UCSF. taken in UCSF School of Dentistry by @ucsfdentistry

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Scenes from the 28th annual UCSF School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony. 🥼

Ninety students from the DDS Class of 2030 and International Dentist Pathway Class of 2029 gathered with family, friends, faculty, and alumni to receive their first white coats and take the Clinic Induction Pledge.

The evening marked their transition into clinical education and the responsibilities that come with caring for patients.

Congratulations to the Classes of 2029 and 2030!

See more from the ceremony and read the full recap at the link in bio. Students pose for photos before the 2026 UCSF School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony. taken in Presidio Theatre by @ucsfdentistry

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A new school year, a new class, and a milestone moment. 🥼✨

Before receiving their white coats, we asked some of our newest UCSF Dentistry students what this moment means to them and what they’re looking forward to as they begin their journey.

Welcome to the UCSF School of Dentistry!

#UCSF #UCSFProud #DentalSchool taken in Presidio Theatre by @ucsfdentistry

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Adding this week to the favorites. 💜

From orientation to tonight’s White Coat Ceremony, our D1s are officially kicking off their first year at @UCSF Dentistry. Welcome! 🦷🥼

#UCSFProud #UCSF #DentalSchool A collage of photos from around the UCSF campus and D1 student orientation, designed to look like an iPhone photo album being created. A “New Album” pop-up appears over the photos with the album name “UCSF Dentistry D1” taken in UCSF School of Dentistry by @ucsfdentistry

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On Sept. 17, UC advocates will meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the Rally for Medical Research. The annual event underscores how sustained federal investment in the National Institutes of Health drives medical innovation and the discovery of treatments and cures.

Advocates can join from anywhere through UCAN's Speak Up for Science campaign and urge lawmakers to support strong federal funding for medical research.

Tell Congress to keep up the investment: ucal.us/speakupforscience
Link in bio
#RallyForMedicalResearch #FundNIH #SpeakUpForScience #UCSF #Dentistry by @ucsfdentistry

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Go inside the @UCSF Dental Public Health Residency.

Swipe through to learn how residents develop the skills to improve oral health at the population level through research, leadership, advocacy, and interdisciplinary training.

Learn more about this and other UCSF School of Dentistry programs through the Explore Our Programs link in our bio. Dental Public Health researcher presents at a poster session. Text reads: "Inside UCSF Dentistry. Dental Public Health Residency" by @ucsfdentistry

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Go inside the @UCSF Interprofessional Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program.

Swipe through to see how participants build academic confidence, receive mentorship, and prepare for the next step in their journey to dental school.

Learn more about this and other UCSF School of Dentistry programs through the "Explore Our Programs" link in our bio. Image of smiling UCSF student. Text reads: "Inside UCSF Dentistry. Interprofessional Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate by @ucsfdentistry

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Some people delay dental care for years because of cost, access, or other barriers. At @UCSF's Citywide Dental Clinic, faculty and dental students provide free care for patients in San Francisco's Tenderloin while helping connect those who need additional treatment to ongoing care.

Swipe to learn how Citywide is improving oral health, building trust, and giving future dentists hands-on experience serving the community.

Read the full story, by Lorna Fernandes, at the link in our bio. A dental provider at UCSF's Citywide Dental Clinic looks at a patient's x-rays on a computer screen. Text reads: "Changing lives through dental care." by @ucsfdentistry

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Welcome back (and welcome!) to all our new and returning first-gen students!

There are so many strengths that come with being a first-gen college student. Hear from some of our own first-gen students on why representation in your field matters — and why you belong here too. 💙

#UCSF #UCSFStudentSuccessCenter #UCSFFirstGen #UCSFStudentLife by @ucsfdentistry

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For more than 20 years, @UCSF School of Dentistry's Community-Based Clinical Education Program has prepared future dentists through hands-on clinical experience in community settings across the Bay Area and beyond.

Swipe through to learn how these externships are shaping future dentists and strengthening the communities they serve, then read the full story at the link in our bio. Image of DDS externs with program director Gurrinder Atwal. Text reads: Learning Through Service: The Impact of UCSF Dentistry's Community Extgernships by @ucsfdentistry

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How can surgeons prepare for a complex jaw surgery before a patient ever enters the operating room?

At @UCSF School of Dentistry, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is using virtual surgical planning to map procedures with greater precision using 3D imaging, digital planning software, and patient-specific surgical guides.

The technology is improving patient care while also giving residents hands-on experience with the digital workflows shaping the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Swipe to learn more, then visit the link in our bio to read the full story.

#UCSFDentistry #OMFS #OralSurgery #DentalEducation Dr. Saghezchi with three OMFS residents. Text reads: Precision in 3D How Virtual Surgical Planning Improves Outcomes at UCSF by @ucsfdentistry

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