Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Web site. We are committed to excellence in education, research and service, and to responding to our students' needs in their pursuit of knowledge and professional skills. Accentuating the positive, respecting the individual and empowering our dedicated faculty to provide the best possible learning environment for every dental student are among our primary goals. I'm confident that Pacific will continue to graduate dentists who, by virtue of their diverse training, caring attitude and clinical experience, will be leaders in the dental profession.

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is one of the leading dental schools in the nation and has served the Bay Area community since 1896. Our dental clinics handle 200,000 patient visits a year, offering low-cost comprehensive dental care to adults and children.

As the dental school enters its 110th-year in San Francisco, we will continue to build upon our strengths as a leader in student-centered education and to provide quality dental services to a wide range of people throughout Northern California.

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is truly unique, providing a positive and meaningful experience for our students, faculty, patients and alumni.

Patrick J. Ferrillo, Jr., D.D.S.
Dean